Liberal Jewish scholars, leaders urge increased focus on Palestinians in judicial reform protests

Several large American Jewish groups — which have historically been reticent to publicly criticize Israel’s policies toward the Palestinians — have come out against the judicial overhaul.

A lone protester advocating in Hebrew and Arabic for coexistence participates in a protest against planned changes to Israel's judicial system, Tel Aviv, Feb. 11, 2023.

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ByJACOB GURVIS/JTA

AUGUST 10, 2023 05:12

Liberal Jewish scholars, leaders urge increased focus on Palestinians in judicial reform protests

Several large American Jewish groups — which have historically been reticent to publicly criticize Israel’s policies toward the Palestinians — have come out against the judicial overhaul.

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Liberal Jewish scholars, leaders urge increased focus on Palestinians in judicial reform protests

Several large American Jewish groups — which have historically been reticent to publicly criticize Israel’s policies toward the Palestinians — have come out against the judicial overhaul.

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