Our Jewish faith compels us to oppose Israel’s actions in Gaza

Open letter signed by more than 600 SA Jews says sanctity of life and the duty to preserve it are fundamental Jewish principles

19 November 2023 - 00:00 By Anthony Fish Hodgson, Maya Schkolne and Saul Musker

This week, more than 600 South African Jews published an open letter (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ejsYVhq1O0NXykqzOdtIwjHuKPp1KnC1yCoiZ3HcJQo/edit) calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The signatories come from a range of backgrounds, and include prominent lawyers, writers, artists and academics...

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