As a Jewish leader committed to Israel’s future and to our tradition’s call to protect human life, I will speak out about the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Between now and the end of the month of Elul, I commit to bringing this issue into my community’s learning, prayer, or moral reflection.
Thank you for signing on to raise awareness about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza within your community. [Click Here to See the Current List of Signatories]
There are many meaningful ways to engage — whether through a d’var Torah or sermon, a Shabbat lunch and learn, a Friday night dinner conversation at home, a community newsletter, or other forms of teaching and gathering.
Your voice as a Jewish clergy brings moral clarity, compassion, and a deep sense of responsibility to this moment. Speaking out about the impact of the ongoing war in Gaza on Palestinian civilians is both a Jewish and ethical imperative.
Below are links to resources to support you in preparing teachings, sermons, or community conversations on this issue. You’ll also find link prayers that can be incorporated into Friday night or Shabbat morning services, or shared at communal events.
We hope these materials help you ground this urgent concern in Jewish values and tradition. With deep gratitude to the many clergy who contributed their voices, prayers, and teachings to this collection.
SOME JEWISH VALUES TO GUIDE US DURING THE ONGOING GAZA WAR
Compiled and Annotated by Rabbi Dan Ornstein
CHESED & ACHRAYUT: GAZA RESPONSE TEXT TOOLKIT
Compiled by Rabbi Yohanna Kinbeerg
A PRAYER FOR FOOD HUMANITY IN GAZA
Written by Rabbi Patti Haskell
AN URGENT PRAYER FOR THE PROTECTION OF HUMAN LIFE
Written by Rabbis Andy Vogel and Seth Goldstein