A Jewish Statement Against Torture - Background

The centerpiece of the Rabbis for Human Rights campaign against Torture and Abuse is the Rabbinic Letter Against Torture (read the Rabbinic Letter Against Torture), the first-ever inter-denominational rabbinic statement on the issue, signed by hundreds of rabbis. The rabbinic letter and other rabbinic resources developed by RHR will be used for education in Jewish congregations and communities nationwide. Delegations of Rabbis will meet with members of Congress to convey the message of the letter and to urge them to insist on a complete ban on the use of torture and abuse by the United States forces.

In addition to the Rabbinic letter, Rabbis for Human Rights invites Jews to sign the Jewish Statement Against Torture (read the Jewish Statement Against Torture). Hundreds of Jews have already signed this statement, but our goal is an aggressive 20,000 signatures by December 2007. We will join with other religious groups and human rights groups that are working towards the repudiation of the use of torture by the United States government.

You can help with this campaign in any one of the following ways:

1. Most importantly, please read the statement, add your name and and share it with your community and/or congregation and friends.
2. Sign up for Rabbis for Human Rights urgent action alert network that will send messages to policy makers about this issue.
3. Invite a speaker to your community.
4. Please make a contribution to support the work of Rabbis for Human Rights.