Fakhri El-Diab Arrested
On February 15, 2007, police broke into the home of Fakhri El-Diab, an activist with “El-Bustan” in Silwan whom we work with, at 4:00 am. He is charged with throwing stones on the Temple Mount.
Recent Articles by Rabbi Arik W. Ascherman
- Rosh HaShanah Thoughts: Sweetness comes from deeds that increase the Good in our world - September 29th, 2008
- Nizzavim: What will we stand for in the coming days and in the new year? - September 26th, 2008
- Balaq: Human Rights and adhering to a democratic process - July 10th, 2008
- Shavuot: Recognize and do what is right - June 6th, 2008
- Behuqqotay: Reward and Punishment - May 19th, 2008
- Yom HaAtzmaut: What gives me the Strength to Celebrate - May 7th, 2008
- Arik Ascherman: Rabbi-activist for the rights of Israelis, Palestinians, and foreign workers in Israel - June 4th, 2007
- The work that we do is not fun: Tikkun Olam and Human Rights - May 4th, 2007
- Tikkun olam: to make the world a little bit better - May 1st, 2007
- Passover, The Omer and Human Rights - April 5th, 2007
- Purim: Acts of justice bring us greater honor than the clothes of kings - March 1st, 2007
- Teruma: Building a human tabernacle united through the inner sanctuary that dwells with each of us - February 23rd, 2007
- Fakhri El-Diab Arrested - February 15th, 2007
- Beshallah: Building a society in which all can sing with joy - February 2nd, 2007
- Darkness has struck again - December 11th, 2006
- Hayye Sara: Needs common to all humanity - November 17th, 2006
- Lekh-Lekha: Living up to the moral heritage that Avraham and Sarah have bequeathed us - November 4th, 2006
- Sukkoth: Symbolic versus authentic homelessness - October 5th, 2006
- Selichot Ceremony - September 29th, 2006
- Tisha Bav: Justice, Law and Righteousness - July 28th, 2006
- Shabbat Hazon: What we must do to improve our situation - July 28th, 2006
- Devarim: Act with tzedakah and mishpat in all that we do - July 28th, 2006
- Tisha BAv: Human Rights and Self Criticism - July 21st, 2006
- Mase: Making an enemy into a Friend - July 21st, 2006
- Mattot: Human Rights and Collateral Damage - July 21st, 2006
- Why I Will Demonstrate - June 29th, 2006
- RHR Wins Court Victory: High Court Orders Security Forces to Protect Palestinian Farmers - June 26th, 2006
- Qorah: Clarity in arguments in defense of Human Rights - June 23rd, 2006
- Nizzavim: For what are we willing to stand up, and how? - May 26th, 2006
- Shavuot: A world based on righteousness, justice, goodness, mercy and faithfulness. - May 26th, 2006
- Bemidbar: Reaching out to the ones we would normally turn away - May 26th, 2006
- Behar: A vision of a just and caring society - May 19th, 2006
- Behuqqotay: Respect the moral order - May 19th, 2006
- Rabbi Arik W. Ascherman - May 12th, 2006
- Emor: Unity and equality between Jews and non-Jews in front of the law - May 12th, 2006
- Shemini: Partners with God - April 21st, 2006
- Va'era: Hear each other’s narratives - January 26th, 2006
- Miqqez: It is not too late to renew and fulfill the promises of old - December 30th, 2005
- Vayyeze: The Image of God in all - December 8th, 2005
- Noah: Knowing how to protest and to effect change - November 4th, 2005
- Sukkoth: Peace, justice, involvement and caring for all people - October 10th, 2005
- Ki-Tavo: Responsiblity to fulfill our Human Rights obligations - September 23rd, 2005
- Ki-Teze: We must stand in the breach and make sure that nobody is left behind - September 14th, 2005
- Shofetim: Pursue justice through mitzvot of commission - September 8th, 2005
- Devarim: You shall not be partial in judgement - August 12th, 2005
- Shabbat Hazon: Misplaced Priorities in Society - August 12th, 2005
- Mas'e: Expulsion, Democracy and Civil Disobedience - August 4th, 2005
- Mattot: Find the formulas allowing all of us to have our basic Human Rights and needs met. - July 28th, 2005
- Balaq: We cannot negotiate for peace on the one hand and violate Human Rights on the other - July 14th, 2005
- Shemini: Quench this strange fire and return to the fire commanded by God - April 1st, 2005
- Preventing Home Demolitions - March 22nd, 2005
- Pequde: Maintaining our belief in the goodness of people. - March 11th, 2005
- There Is A Kippah In The Rubble - April 15th, 2003
Rabbis for Human Rights recommends that you read these articles in latest events
- Demonstration against the Economic Arrangements Law - December 13th, 2007
- Fakhri El-Diab Arrested - February 15th, 2007
- Professor Aviezer Ravitzky is seriously injured - October 16th, 2006
- Prof. Shlomo Avineri discusses Israel Citizenship Law with Rabbis For Human Rights - July 9th, 2006
- RHR Dedicates New Office and Celebrates Niwano Peace Prize - May 19th, 2006
- Rabbis for Human Rights Receives Niwano Peace Prize - May 11th, 2006




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