Mideast Crisis

Support JVP and free speech

Tell the world: The struggle against U.S. and Israeli fascism are inseparable. Solidarity is synonymous with survival!

Join a Jewish Voice for Peace- Hudson Valley contingent at the No Kings Rally and March in Beacon or in Kingston, Sat, June 14 at 1:00 PM.

The slaughter and starvation in Gaza continue unabated. Everyday thousands of our immigrant neighbors–even those who are permanent residents– are nabbed by ICE. Students across the country are being attacked for their political protests and detained. In another move to demonize, harm, and destabilize immigrant and migrant communities, the Trump administration has also just issued a travel ban against 12 predominantly Muslim countries.

As anti-Zionist Jews, we are all to familiar with fascist regimes distorting the concept of Jewish safety to justify supremacy, dehumanization, state violence and oppression. From the U.S. to Palestine, we reject this. Instead, we say:

“Come for one, face us all.”

Please register here for a local No Kings Rally and March (specific location will be provided):

June 14, 1:00 PM, Beacon https://actionnetwork.org/events/no-kings-rally-jvp-hv-beacon-contingent?source=direct_link&

June 14, 1:00 PM, Kingston https://actionnetwork.org/events/no-kings-rally-jvp-hudson-valley-kingston-contingent?source=direct_link&

Bring signs to center the struggle for Palestinian freedom!

In Solidarity,

Jewish Voice for Peace-Hudson Valley

Award-winning documentary “The Advocate."

SUNDAY, June 22, 2025 2:00 - 5:00 PM at the Old Dutch Church, 272 Wall St., Kingston, NY. Showing of the award-winning documentary “The Advocate," about a lawyer seeking justice for Palestinians who have been arrested and jailed without due cause. Cosponsored by: Middle East Crisis Response mideastcrisis.org, Mid Hudson Valley DSA, Rally Middletown, JVP Hudson Valley, Peace Education Center, and Veterans For Peace. Contact: mecr@mideastcrisis.org or 845 876-7906

Pat Ryan ownes the genocide

Dear friends,
A group of us welcomed Congressman Pat Ryan at Arlington High School where he gave a Memorial Day address. Ryan has steadfastly supported all of Israel’s policies including genocide and the starvation of children. In a zoom meeting with Ryan he actually stated that, “there is no genocide.” He presents himself as “Mr. Nice Guy” wanting to help needy constituents. The reality is that he puts Zionist/Israeli interests ahead of America's desperate needs for health care, housing, care of veterans, and education. Maybe it’s because he takes over $200,00.00 per year from the Israeli lobby (AIPAC)???

We were there to call him out! And we did! It was a beautiful, if rainy, gathering and in the midst of the pain, suffering, and desperation of Gaza we all connected in sorrowful but joyful solidarity. Deep gratitude to all who showed up to stand with Gaza on this dark and rainy afternoon. I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.
Praying that this horror will end.

with tears, a broken heart, and love,
Eli

Stand-Up For Palestine

Stand-Up For Palestine is a benefit for the U.S. tour of Alaa Shehada's The Horse of Jenin and The Freedom Theatre of Jenin. Join us for an evening of comedy, food, and discussion at The Yard in Beacon.

Help make possible Alaa's tour of the amazing The Horse of Jenin, "a theatrical symbol of resistance and imagination and an ode to the power of imagination and the value of playing freely."

https://www.troupecourage.com/en/thehorseofjenin

 Featuring Palestinian and Palestinian-American comedians Alaa Shehada, Marena Riyad, Fouad Dakwar, and MC Lena Rizkallah. Light refreshments will be provided by local Palestinian restaurant Ziatun, and beverages will be available for purchase.

Get your tickets today and stand up with us!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stand-up-for-palestine-tickets-1362391472569

House Rep Pat Ryan is coming to Arlington HS

House Rep Pat Ryan is coming to Arlington HS for a Memorial Day event at 6 pm, Wed. May 28. We will gather by the entrance to the high school at 5 pm with signs and banners with messages like:

RYAN SUPPORTS GENOCIDE - RYAN LIES GAZA KIDS DIE - RYAN FUNDS ISRAELI GENOCIDE - RYANS VOTES KILL GAZA'S KIDS

Where Olive Trees Weep on Sunday, May 25

SUNDAY, MAY 25, 2025 2:00 - 5:00 PM at the Old Dutch Church, 272 Wall St., Kingston, NY. Showing of the award-winning documentary “Where Olive Trees Weep," about the struggles and resilience of the Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. All donations after expenses will go to aid Gaza. Cosponsored by: Middle East Crisis Response mideastcrisis.org, Mid Hudson Valley DSA, Rally Middletown, JVP Hudson Valley, Peace Education Center, and Veterans For Peace. Contact: mecr@mideastcrisis.org or 845 876-7906

Now at the Village Hall, 25 Plattekill Ave. in New Paltz

Nakba Day Rally May 15 at Bard

Community Garden, 6:00pm to mourn

Rally in Middletown

We the peole have had enough of bloodshed in our names

This is part of the growing resistance to the US famine and genocide in Gaza. Our leaders are war criminals. We must stand together and demand an end to the cold blooded murder of millions of Palestinian civilians.

Polhill Park Beacon May 14

Sat, May 10 at 6 pm

Barghouti and Vilkomerson in New Paltz

Stand with us for Gaza, Saturday, May 10, 2025, 12:30-1:30, at Elting Library on Main Street!

Sunday, May 18, 2 p.m.--Join us for this free event to learn about ways to force Israel to end its genocidal campaign against Palestinians--Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS).

May Day events

For May Day events. Go to:

https://www.mobilize.us/mayday/

Then go down to "Closest events this week."

Time to rise up against the billionaire/fascist alliance that is threatening our nation. Be sure to bring your signs about racism and the Israeli genocide.