We share the nomination statement. Statement by Norwegian Parliamentarian Bjørnar Moxnes on Nominating the BDS Movement for Palestinian Rights for a Nobel Peace Prize: As a member of the Norwegian parliament, I proudly use my authority as an elected official to nominate the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement for Palestinian rights for the Nobel […]
As the fiftieth anniversary of Israel’s occupation of the West Bank and East Jerusalem nears, the Israeli government has intensified its efforts to criminalize the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement – BDS – which seeks, through non-violent economic pressure, to bring about a peaceful end to the occupation. In recent weeks, for example, it has […]
I once listened to a priest preach on searching for God by likening this to the search for a restaurant in an unfamiliar city: when you’re looking for a restaurant, you tend to see restaurants everywhere; if you intentionally look for God, you will see God everywhere. On this my tenth trip to Palestine (from […]
From the Diocese of California’s annual convention weekend before last, Vicki Gray reports that “With near unanimity, they passed four resolutions placing the diocese on those front lines with regard to the death penalty, gun violence, legal threats against BDS proponents, and support for Native Americans at Standing Rock.” We report here on the resolution concerning […]
To establish a network dedicated to a more robust Episcopal Church witness for justice and peace for our Palestinian and Israeli brothers and sisters for the purposes of responding to • The promise made in our baptismal covenant to “ … strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human […]
Editor’s Note: EPF PIN member Dick Toll shared his sermon from 25 September at Spirit of Grace Lutheran/Catholic Community. My name is Richard Toll, I am a retired Episcopal Priest having been ordained for 49 years. My first trip to the Holy Land was 33 years ago and I have taken over 30 trips to […]
The Los Angeles Chapter of the Episcopal Peace Fellowship (EPF) Palestine Israel Network (PIN) regrets Governor Brown's decision to sign AB2844 into law Saturday afternoon. AB2844 was a frequently revised attempt to stifle criticism of the Israeli Occupation of Palestinian lands and the growing influence of the non-violent Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement as a […]
Employing Economic Measures as Nonviolent Tools for Justice In the Israeli-Palestinian Context August 22, 2016 The U.S. Congress and 22 states across the U.S. are considering, or have passed, laws that penalize or criminalize the use of economic measures to oppose Israeli policies towards Palestinians that many find unjust and discriminatory. The targets of these […]
Dear EPF PIN Friends: We have the opportunity to protect free speech AND to save money at the same time! And all it takes is enough of us letting Governor Jerry Brown know that we want him to veto AB 2844. For those who don't know, AB 2844 is a bill that has passed […]
Editor's Note: EPF PIN member Linda Gaither reflects on boycott actions and free speech and how it’s all interpreted and acted on when she compares the boycott movement affecting North Carolina around HB2 and the New York legislature’s attempt to stifle action around Palestinian civil society’s call for Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions. BDS: As […]
2015 Action in Dioceses on Palestine Israel: Los Angeles The resolution posted here was passed by the Diocese of Los Angeles at its convention in early December 2015. EPF PIN member Randy Heyn-Lamb comments, “Although it doesn't use the words ‘Boycott’ or ‘Divestment’ or ‘Sanctions’ it urges members to refrain from purchasing settlement products, investing in […]
