By: Amanda

Amanda
Fri, 07 Mar 2014 21:44:04 +0000

As an OSU Jewish student, I am so glad to have a student organization, like CJP, on our campus that can raise awareness about the reality of what is going in Palestine/Israel. After my recent trip to that region, I can sadly admit that the humanitarian values of Judaism have been hijacked/corrupted by Israel's human-rights abuses and its apartheid policies against the Palestinians. I think its crucial for all Jews to stand with Palestine. As the Torah teaches, ‘Justice, justice, you shall pursue’ (Deuteronomy 16:20). To secure a lasting settlement to the conflict, I think all Jews should be obligated to pursue justice on behalf of both peoples. I pray everyday that our Hillel will become more open to promote justice for Palestinians and admit Israel's atrocities. Great work CJP and keep doing your thing because if no one does, who will? :)