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ActionElect to End Torture '08
ActionSample Questions About Torture for Candidates
ActionStop Torture Banner Project
ActionSample Letter About Torture for Candidates for National Office
ActionIn Pursuit of Justice Campaign
ActionTake Action - What You Can Do Today in Five Minutes
ActionTake Action - What You Can Do in One Hour
ActionRenewing Our Commitment to Human Rights During the Aseret Yemay Teshuvah
ActionK'vod Habriot Sign-up Sheet
ActionTell the President to end torture, with no exception of any kind for the CIA, and to hold those responsible accountable
ActionTake Action to End Slavery
ActionActions you can take today to close the military prison at Guantanamo
Dvar TorahJonah & Eleh Ezkarah: A Yom Kippur Sermon on Empathy and Compassion
Dvar TorahShabbat Zachor
Dvar TorahHide and Seek: A Sermon for Rosh Hashanah, 5766
Dvar TorahThese Things I Remember and I Pour Out My Heart Out: A Sermon for Kol Nidre, 5766
Dvar TorahCall of the Shofar, 5768
Dvar TorahWaterboarding and K'vod Habriot: A Senior Sermon Delivered at Hebrew Union College
Dvar TorahFalling in love again with Israel: Thoughts for the High Holidays, 5769
Dvar TorahThe 11th Commandment: A D'var Torah for Va-Etchanan
Dvar TorahIn the Image of God: Tzelem Elokeem (Rosh Hashanah, 5769)
Dvar TorahSlavery then and now
Dvar TorahThe Call of the Shofar
Dvar TorahSermon on Slavery, Rosh Hashanah, 2008
Dvar TorahSermon Talking Points on Detention, Human Rights Shabbat 2009
Dvar TorahSlavery sermon talking points for Parshat Vayeshev
Dvar TorahContinuing to talk about U.S.-sponsored torture: Sermon talking points for Human Rights Shabbat
Dvar TorahClosing Guantanamo: A drash for Vaera, January 11, 2010
Dvar TorahVaYeshev 5770: "Righteousness, Justice, and Reuben Fulfilled"
Dvar TorahTrees are Precious: Tu B'Shevat 5770
Dvar TorahPlanting for the Future in Israel
Educational ResourceMasekhet Atzmaut: A Talmudic-style commentary on Israel's Declaration of Independence
Educational ResourceAvi Cover 2006 Human Rights Conference Speech
Educational ResourceKvod Ha-Briot: Human Dignity in Jewish Sources, Human Degradation in American Military Custody
Educational ResourceBar against Self-Incrimination as a Protection against Torture in Jewish and American Law
Educational Resource2004 Court Testimony of Rabbi Arik Ascherman
Educational ResourceHome Demolitions in East Jerusalem, Questions that Should be Frequently Asked
Educational ResourceYamim Noraim - Resources on Human Rights
Educational ResourceHeart of a Stranger: Jewish Historical Memory of Torture
Educational ResourceSix Questions to Clarify Your Position Regarding U.S.-Sponsored Torture
Educational ResourceIsraeli Supreme Court on Detentions and Torture
Educational ResourceMasechet Zechuyot Ha'Adam: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights with Jewish Sources
Educational ResourceA summary of the history of the 2008 Intelligence Authorization Act and the anti-torture amendment
Educational ResourceText Study: The Question of Self Defense & the “Ticking Bomb”
Educational ResourceText Study: Created B'Tzelem Elohim, In the Image of God
Educational ResourceTeaching children about human rights: A curriculum from the Jewish Campaign Against Torture
Educational ResourceReflections on Masekhet Ha'Atzmaut, 5768
Educational ResourceHonor the Image of God: Stop Torture Now brochure
Educational ResourceA Rabbinic Resource on Jewish Values and Torture
Educational ResourceDiscussion Guide for films about torture
Educational ResourceCurriculum on Human Dignity, Self-Defence, and Judicial Process
Educational ResourceJewish Values and Torture
Educational ResourceDean Harold Koh on Renewing America's Commitment to Human Rights
Educational ResourceTestimony from a Jewish Chilean Torture Survivor, Interfaith Anti-Torture Service, June 26, 2008
Educational ResourceSample Letter to the Editor about torture
Educational ResourceTorah Against Torture: A Sample OpEd
Educational ResourceTorah Does Not Support Torture: A Sample OpEd
Educational ResourceEducate Your Congregation
Educational ResourceDeveloping a Jewish Theology Regarding Torture
Educational ResourceResponse to “What the Torture Debate Reveals about American Christianity” by David Gushee, National Summit on Torture, 9/11/08
Educational ResourceHuman Rights Shabbat 2008
Educational ResourceHuman Rights Themes for Divrei Torah--Vayishlach
Educational ResourceWhat is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
Educational ResourceHuman Rights Shabbat Study Session
Educational ResourceFurther resources for Human Rights Shabbat
Educational ResourceInterpreting a Text: Luke 10:25-37 ( Rabbis for Human Rights Conference, December 2008)
Educational ResourceThe UN Declaration of Human Rights and the Christian Faith (Rabbis for Human Rights Conference, 2008)
Educational ResourceWe are all Israel: Thoughts of a religious Jew and a secular Zionist (Conference 2008)
Educational ResourceJudaism and Zionism and Human Rights from a Palestinian Perspective: Time for forgiveness, reconciliation and co-existence
Educational ResourceHuman Dignity, Defense of Life, and "Ticking Bombs"; Torture in Jewish Law and Values
Educational ResourceHuman Rights in the Abrahamic Faiths: Opening and Closing Remarks
Educational ResourceThe Dignity of Work and the Indignity of Slavery
Educational ResourceHuman Rights Shabbat Resources from Rene Cassin, UK Jewish Human Rights Organization
Educational ResourceRHR-NA Tu B'Shevat Resources
Educational ResourceOpening Remarks at Lemkin Awards
Educational ResourceRemarks at Lemkin Awards
Educational ResourceRHR Haggadah Supplements
Educational ResourceSabin Willet speaks about Guantanamo in Northampton, MA, 2/12/2009
Educational ResourceMasekhet Ha'Atzmaut
Educational ResourceTorture Awareness Month Sermon Points, June 2009
Educational Resource2008 Conference Transcript: Beyond Guantanamo
Educational Resource2008 Conference Transcript: The Dignity of Work and the Indignity of Slavery
Educational Resource2008 Conference Transcript: Honor the Image of God: Jewish Texts on the Torture Crisis
Educational Resource2008 Conference Transcript: Jewish Values and the Rights of Immigrants
Educational Resource2008 Conference Transcript: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Abrahamic Faiths
Educational Resource2008 Conference Transcript: Texts of Human Rights
Educational ResourceA Fact Sheet on Human Trafficking
Educational ResourceThe Dignity of Work and the Indignity of Slavery: Texts with Questions
Educational ResourceChildren's Story for Human Rights Shabbat
Educational ResourceTrafficking and Prostitution: Lessons from Jewish sources
Educational ResourceTrafficking and Prostitution in Jewish Sources: A text study
Educational ResourceHanukah and Human Rights
Educational ResourceHanukah and Human Rights: A Children's Program
Educational ResourceSlavery in America today: The current situation and a Jewish response
Educational ResourceFilms about modern slavery
Educational ResourceSlavery in Leviticus 25
Educational ResourceThe Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Educational ResourceInteractive Lesson on Modern Slavery
OpinionJustice, on the 2004 trial of Rabbi Arik Ascherman
OpinionIsrael at 60: The Role of the Rabbi
OpinionWe ask your blessing for this country, its leaders and advisors: Thoughts from the National Summit on Torture, 9/11-12/2008
OpinionGuest Post: Reflections on Taxi to the Dark Side
OpinionJoin Gaza Crisis Discussion
OpinionNo Mercy?
OpinionTorturing the Image of God
PrayerHanukah reading for synagogue
PrayerEleh Ezkerah
PrayerFor the Sin of Torture by Americans
PrayerA Hanukah Candle Lighting Prayer
PrayerHaggadah l'Yom Zechuyot Shel Adam: A Human Rights Haggadah
PrayerPassover Hagaddah, 2003
PrayerDiscussion Questions for Your Seder
PrayerMisheberach for Victims of Torture
PrayerFirst Nail in the Sukkah, 5766
PrayerHashkiveinu: Asking God to shelter with the promise of peace all those who suffer
PrayerService for a gathering to address U.S.-sponsored torture
PrayerAl Chet: A Public Confession for the Sin of Torture, 5768
PrayerEmbracing Justice: An Alternative Celebration and Learning for Yom Ha'Atzmaut/Israel's 60th Independence Day
PrayerMussar Practice for Torture Awareness Month
PrayerA Family Prayer for the Lighting of Candles and the Blessing of Challah, Rosh Hashanah, 5769
PrayerA Prayer for International Human Rights Day
PrayerPrayer from the National Summit on Torture, September 11, 2008
PrayerPrayer from the National Summit on Torture, September 12, 2008
PrayerIdeas for a Human Rights Service
PrayerMisheberach for Victims of Slavery
PrayerHuman Rights Service
PrayerTaking Action for Justice: A Human Rights Prayer
Public statementsStatement on Human Rights in Israel, 2002
Public statementsRabbinic Letter Against Torture
Public statementsPress Release Advocating Rejection of Gonzales Nomination for Attorney General in 2005
Public statementsA Jewish Statement Against Torture
Public statementsCCAR Resolution Condemning Home Demolitions in Israel
Public statementsMarch, 2004 RHR-NA Ad Condemning Home Demolitions
Public statementsRabbinic Letter to Arik Sharon in Opposition to Home Demolitions
Public statementsRHR-NA Press Release on Mukasey Statements before Senate Judiciary Committee, 1/31/08
Public statementsAd in support of RHR on op-ed. page of the New York Times
Public statementsComplete Text of the Executive Order on Ensuring Lawful Interrogations
Public statementsPress Release, 1/22/2009: RHR-NA announces a success in the Jewish Campaign Against Torture
Public statementsTorture Awareness Month Statement, 2009


Resources by Topic

Conference 2006Avi Cover 2006 Human Rights Conference Speech
Conference 20082008 Conference Transcript: Texts of Human Rights
Conference 2008The UN Declaration of Human Rights and the Christian Faith (Rabbis for Human Rights Conference, 2008)
Conference 2008Remarks at Lemkin Awards
Conference 20082008 Conference Transcript: The Dignity of Work and the Indignity of Slavery
Conference 2008Interpreting a Text: Luke 10:25-37 ( Rabbis for Human Rights Conference, December 2008)
Conference 2008Judaism and Zionism and Human Rights from a Palestinian Perspective: Time for forgiveness, reconciliation and co-existence
Conference 2008Curriculum on Human Dignity, Self-Defence, and Judicial Process
Conference 2008Opening Remarks at Lemkin Awards
Conference 20082008 Conference Transcript: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Abrahamic Faiths
Conference 2008Human Dignity, Defense of Life, and "Ticking Bombs"; Torture in Jewish Law and Values
Conference 2008Human Rights in the Abrahamic Faiths: Opening and Closing Remarks
Conference 20082008 Conference Transcript: Honor the Image of God: Jewish Texts on the Torture Crisis
Conference 2008We are all Israel: Thoughts of a religious Jew and a secular Zionist (Conference 2008)
Conference 2008The Dignity of Work and the Indignity of Slavery
Conference 20082008 Conference Transcript: Jewish Values and the Rights of Immigrants
Conference 20082008 Conference Transcript: Beyond Guantanamo
Economic JusticePassover Hagaddah, 2003
Gaza CrisisJoin Gaza Crisis Discussion
GuantanamoActions you can take today to close the military prison at Guantanamo
GuantanamoClosing Guantanamo: A drash for Vaera, January 11, 2010
HanukahA Hanukah Candle Lighting Prayer
HanukahHanukah reading for synagogue
High HolidaysYamim Noraim - Resources on Human Rights
HolidaysMasekhet Ha'Atzmaut
Human RightsThe Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Human RightsA Prayer for International Human Rights Day
Human RightsHanukah and Human Rights
Human RightsHuman Rights in the Abrahamic Faiths: Opening and Closing Remarks
Human RightsMasechet Zechuyot Ha'Adam: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights with Jewish Sources
Human RightsDean Harold Koh on Renewing America's Commitment to Human Rights
Human RightsRHR Haggadah Supplements
Human RightsThe Dignity of Work and the Indignity of Slavery
Human RightsJudaism and Zionism and Human Rights from a Palestinian Perspective: Time for forgiveness, reconciliation and co-existence
Human RightsA Family Prayer for the Lighting of Candles and the Blessing of Challah, Rosh Hashanah, 5769
Human RightsThe UN Declaration of Human Rights and the Christian Faith (Rabbis for Human Rights Conference, 2008)
Human Rights2008 Conference Transcript: Texts of Human Rights
Human RightsWe are all Israel: Thoughts of a religious Jew and a secular Zionist (Conference 2008)
Human RightsCurriculum on Human Dignity, Self-Defence, and Judicial Process
Human RightsInterpreting a Text: Luke 10:25-37 ( Rabbis for Human Rights Conference, December 2008)
Human Rights2008 Conference Transcript: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Abrahamic Faiths
Human RightsAvi Cover 2006 Human Rights Conference Speech
Human Rights ShabbatTaking Action for Justice: A Human Rights Prayer
Human Rights ShabbatContinuing to talk about U.S.-sponsored torture: Sermon talking points for Human Rights Shabbat
Human Rights ShabbatHuman Rights Shabbat 2008
Human Rights ShabbatHuman Rights Shabbat Study Session
Human Rights ShabbatHuman Rights Shabbat Resources from Rene Cassin, UK Jewish Human Rights Organization
Human Rights ShabbatSermon Talking Points on Detention, Human Rights Shabbat 2009
Human Rights ShabbatChildren's Story for Human Rights Shabbat
Human Rights ShabbatHuman Rights Service
Human Rights ShabbatHanukah and Human Rights: A Children's Program
Human Rights ShabbatHuman Rights Themes for Divrei Torah--Vayishlach
Human Rights ShabbatIdeas for a Human Rights Service
Human Rights ShabbatFurther resources for Human Rights Shabbat
Immigration2008 Conference Transcript: Jewish Values and the Rights of Immigrants
In Pursuit of JusticeEmbracing Justice: An Alternative Celebration and Learning for Yom Ha'Atzmaut/Israel's 60th Independence Day
In Pursuit of JusticeAd in support of RHR on op-ed. page of the New York Times
International Human Rights DayA Prayer for International Human Rights Day
International Human Rights DayMasechet Zechuyot Ha'Adam: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights with Jewish Sources
International Human Rights DayHaggadah l'Yom Zechuyot Shel Adam: A Human Rights Haggadah
IsraelWe are all Israel: Thoughts of a religious Jew and a secular Zionist (Conference 2008)
IsraelTrees are Precious: Tu B'Shevat 5770
IsraelText Study: Created B'Tzelem Elohim, In the Image of God
IsraelIsrael at 60: The Role of the Rabbi
IsraelFalling in love again with Israel: Thoughts for the High Holidays, 5769
IsraelJudaism and Zionism and Human Rights from a Palestinian Perspective: Time for forgiveness, reconciliation and co-existence
Israel at 60Falling in love again with Israel: Thoughts for the High Holidays, 5769
K'vod HabriotElect to End Torture '08
K'vod HabriotK'vod Habriot Sign-up Sheet
K'vod HabriotA summary of the history of the 2008 Intelligence Authorization Act and the anti-torture amendment
Masekhet Ha'AtzmautReflections on Masekhet Ha'Atzmaut, 5768
PassoverPassover Hagaddah, 2003
PassoverRHR Haggadah Supplements
PassoverDiscussion Questions for Your Seder
Press ReleasePress Release Advocating Rejection of Gonzales Nomination for Attorney General in 2005
RHR IsraelMasekhet Atzmaut: A Talmudic-style commentary on Israel's Declaration of Independence
RHR IsraelIn Pursuit of Justice Campaign
RHR IsraelStatement on Human Rights in Israel, 2002
Rosh HashanahHide and Seek: A Sermon for Rosh Hashanah, 5766
Rosh HashanahCall of the Shofar, 5768
Rosh HashanahRenewing Our Commitment to Human Rights During the Aseret Yemay Teshuvah
Rosh HashanahSermon on Slavery, Rosh Hashanah, 2008
Rosh HashanahIn the Image of God: Tzelem Elokeem (Rosh Hashanah, 5769)
Rosh HashanahA Family Prayer for the Lighting of Candles and the Blessing of Challah, Rosh Hashanah, 5769
Shabbat ZachorShabbat Zachor
SlaverySlavery then and now
SlaverySlavery in America today: The current situation and a Jewish response
SlaverySermon on Slavery, Rosh Hashanah, 2008
SlaveryThe Dignity of Work and the Indignity of Slavery: Texts with Questions
SlaveryTake Action to End Slavery
SlaveryFilms about modern slavery
SlaverySlavery in Leviticus 25
Slavery2008 Conference Transcript: The Dignity of Work and the Indignity of Slavery
SlaveryThe Call of the Shofar
SlaveryInteractive Lesson on Modern Slavery
SlaveryA Fact Sheet on Human Trafficking
SlaveryMisheberach for Victims of Slavery
SlaverySlavery sermon talking points for Parshat Vayeshev
Stop Home DemolitionsJustice, on the 2004 trial of Rabbi Arik Ascherman
Stop Home DemolitionsMarch, 2004 RHR-NA Ad Condemning Home Demolitions
Stop Home Demolitions2004 Court Testimony of Rabbi Arik Ascherman
Stop Home DemolitionsCCAR Resolution Condemning Home Demolitions in Israel
Stop Home DemolitionsRabbinic Letter to Arik Sharon in Opposition to Home Demolitions
Stop Home DemolitionsHome Demolitions in East Jerusalem, Questions that Should be Frequently Asked
Stop TortureAl Chet: A Public Confession for the Sin of Torture, 5768
Stop TortureIsraeli Supreme Court on Detentions and Torture
Stop TortureJewish Values and Torture
Stop TortureWaterboarding and K'vod Habriot: A Senior Sermon Delivered at Hebrew Union College
Stop TortureKvod Ha-Briot: Human Dignity in Jewish Sources, Human Degradation in American Military Custody
Stop TortureRenewing Our Commitment to Human Rights During the Aseret Yemay Teshuvah
Stop TortureEleh Ezkerah
Stop TortureWe ask your blessing for this country, its leaders and advisors: Thoughts from the National Summit on Torture, 9/11-12/2008
Stop TortureA Rabbinic Resource on Jewish Values and Torture
Stop TortureMisheberach for Victims of Torture
Stop TorturePrayer from the National Summit on Torture, September 12, 2008
Stop TortureRHR-NA Press Release on Mukasey Statements before Senate Judiciary Committee, 1/31/08
Stop Torture2008 Conference Transcript: Honor the Image of God: Jewish Texts on the Torture Crisis
Stop TortureFor the Sin of Torture by Americans
Stop TortureMussar Practice for Torture Awareness Month
Stop TortureStop Torture Banner Project
Stop TortureA summary of the history of the 2008 Intelligence Authorization Act and the anti-torture amendment
Stop TortureSample Letter to the Editor about torture
Stop TortureRabbinic Letter Against Torture
Stop TortureCurriculum on Human Dignity, Self-Defence, and Judicial Process
Stop TortureIn the Image of God: Tzelem Elokeem (Rosh Hashanah, 5769)
Stop TortureFirst Nail in the Sukkah, 5766
Stop TortureComplete Text of the Executive Order on Ensuring Lawful Interrogations
Stop TortureTorah Does Not Support Torture: A Sample OpEd
Stop Torture2008 Conference Transcript: Beyond Guantanamo
Stop TortureService for a gathering to address U.S.-sponsored torture
Stop TortureSix Questions to Clarify Your Position Regarding U.S.-Sponsored Torture
Stop TortureActions you can take today to close the military prison at Guantanamo
Stop TortureTorture Awareness Month Statement, 2009
Stop TortureTake Action - What You Can Do in One Hour
Stop TortureResponse to “What the Torture Debate Reveals about American Christianity” by David Gushee, National Summit on Torture, 9/11/08
Stop TortureElect to End Torture '08
Stop TortureDean Harold Koh on Renewing America's Commitment to Human Rights
Stop TortureHonor the Image of God: Stop Torture Now brochure
Stop TortureClosing Guantanamo: A drash for Vaera, January 11, 2010
Stop TorturePrayer from the National Summit on Torture, September 11, 2008
Stop TortureBar against Self-Incrimination as a Protection against Torture in Jewish and American Law
Stop TortureHide and Seek: A Sermon for Rosh Hashanah, 5766
Stop TortureGuest Post: Reflections on Taxi to the Dark Side
Stop TortureSample Questions About Torture for Candidates
Stop TortureTestimony from a Jewish Chilean Torture Survivor, Interfaith Anti-Torture Service, June 26, 2008
Stop TortureSabin Willet speaks about Guantanamo in Northampton, MA, 2/12/2009
Stop TortureDiscussion Guide for films about torture
Stop TortureThe 11th Commandment: A D'var Torah for Va-Etchanan
Stop TortureVaYeshev 5770: "Righteousness, Justice, and Reuben Fulfilled"
Stop TortureTell the President to end torture, with no exception of any kind for the CIA, and to hold those responsible accountable
Stop TortureThese Things I Remember and I Pour Out My Heart Out: A Sermon for Kol Nidre, 5766
Stop TortureTorturing the Image of God
Stop TortureSample Letter About Torture for Candidates for National Office
Stop TortureText Study: The Question of Self Defense & the “Ticking Bomb”
Stop TortureTorah Against Torture: A Sample OpEd
Stop TorturePress Release Advocating Rejection of Gonzales Nomination for Attorney General in 2005
Stop TortureTorture Awareness Month Sermon Points, June 2009
Stop TortureHashkiveinu: Asking God to shelter with the promise of peace all those who suffer
Stop TortureHeart of a Stranger: Jewish Historical Memory of Torture
Stop TorturePress Release, 1/22/2009: RHR-NA announces a success in the Jewish Campaign Against Torture
Stop TortureCall of the Shofar, 5768
Stop TortureTake Action - What You Can Do Today in Five Minutes
Stop TortureTeaching children about human rights: A curriculum from the Jewish Campaign Against Torture
Stop TortureEducate Your Congregation
Stop TortureA Jewish Statement Against Torture
Stop TortureHuman Dignity, Defense of Life, and "Ticking Bombs"; Torture in Jewish Law and Values
SukkotFirst Nail in the Sukkah, 5766
tortureContinuing to talk about U.S.-sponsored torture: Sermon talking points for Human Rights Shabbat
Torture Awareness MonthMussar Practice for Torture Awareness Month
traffickingThe Call of the Shofar
traffickingA Fact Sheet on Human Trafficking
traffickingInteractive Lesson on Modern Slavery
traffickingMisheberach for Victims of Slavery
traffickingSlavery then and now
traffickingTrafficking and Prostitution in Jewish Sources: A text study
traffickingSermon on Slavery, Rosh Hashanah, 2008
traffickingSlavery in America today: The current situation and a Jewish response
traffickingThe Dignity of Work and the Indignity of Slavery: Texts with Questions
traffickingTake Action to End Slavery
traffickingFilms about modern slavery
traffickingTrafficking and Prostitution: Lessons from Jewish sources
Tu b'ShevatPlanting for the Future in Israel
Tu b'ShevatTrees are Precious: Tu B'Shevat 5770
Tu b'ShevatRHR-NA Tu B'Shevat Resources
Yom Ha'AtzmautReflections on Masekhet Ha'Atzmaut, 5768
Yom Ha'AtzmautEmbracing Justice: An Alternative Celebration and Learning for Yom Ha'Atzmaut/Israel's 60th Independence Day
Yom KippurThese Things I Remember and I Pour Out My Heart Out: A Sermon for Kol Nidre, 5766
Yom KippurJonah & Eleh Ezkarah: A Yom Kippur Sermon on Empathy and Compassion
Yom KippurAl Chet: A Public Confession for the Sin of Torture, 5768
Yom KippurEleh Ezkerah
Yom KippurFor the Sin of Torture by Americans