The Declaration of Independence for Israel calls on the state to
"foster the development of the country for the benefit of all its inhabitants; it will be based on freedom, justice and peace as envisaged by the prophets of Israel; it will ensure complete equality of social and political rights to all its inhabitants irrespective of religion, race or sex; it will guarantee freedom of religion, conscience, language, education and culture; it will safeguard the Holy Places of all religions; and it will be faithful to the principles of the Charter of the United Nations" |
“Israel at 60: Making the Declaration of
Independence a Reality”
Hear a report from Rabbi Arik Ascherman
Executive Director, Rabbis for HumanRights Thursday, May 22, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Jewish Community Center, 5738 Forbes Avenue
Kaufman Bldg, Main Floor, Goldstein Lounge, Rm 202
SPONSORED BY
Middle East Peace Forum of Pittsburgh
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Ascherman has been a leader in advocating for human rights of Israeli Jews, Israeli Arabs, Palestinians. He is among three defendants on trial in Jerusalem for standing in front of bulldozers in an effort to block the demolition of Palestinian homes. Rabbis for Human Rights and Asherman have received many awards, including the Speaker of the Knesset’s Prize and the Niwano Peace Prize.
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