If there was ever any question that congregations and the General Assembly live in different worlds, the 2014 divestment decision has decided the issue. On […]
Some Unvarnished Truth
The Presbyterian General Assembly decision to narrowly approve Israel-targeted divestment began with the hearings of the Middle East Issues committee. The group of approximately 60 […]
An Exciting Offer to Partner
In a speech from the floor of the GA plenary session, Rabbi Rick Jacobs, head of the largest organization of Jewish congregations in Northern America, […]
A Time To Heal
To our commissioners to the 221st General Assembly: The Middle East Committee had a tough decision. They could endorse the divisive tactic of divestment which […]
Voices for Peace
Ending the occupation and conflict is a goal, not a plan. The two-state solution, two states for two peoples, is a plan. Palestinians deserve […]
The Children of Sderot
In discussions of Israel-Palestine, we Presbyterians hear frequently the call to “end the occupation”. Too often left out of the discussion, however, is the fact […]
Jeanne Bishop on Divestment
Hear what a life-long Presbyterian who is an expert on divestment says about BDS and Israel. click here for a new opinion piece on the Presbyterian divestment/BDS […]
The Coming Wave
Various groups aligned with the international Boycott, Divest and Sanction (BDS) movement have been sending out fundraising letters appealing for donations. The secular BDS folks […]
The Accusations of Overture 17
This overture does not serve the purpose of peace and justice. Instead, it disseminates a variety of falsehoods and fabrications that do nothing […]
Why Divestment Should Be Rejected
Divestment is not an isolated initiative It is a major initiative of the international Boycott, Divest, and Sanction (BDS) movement. After divestment was approved by […]