Developing the Negev? Nearly, but not quite: The State’s Real Plans for Negev
Time and time again, we have heard the old refrain of “making the desert bloom.” But with little interest from the general public in relocating to the Negev, what is the state really planning with all...
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When The Might of the State is Deployed Against the Oppressed: Thoughts on my...
On Friday June 15th 2014, Rabbi Ascherman, RHR’s president and senior rabbi, along with seven residents (including two minors) of Al Arakib, were arrested during a protest over the destruction of the...
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After the Demolition: Update on Al Arakib
On Thursday, June 12th, the authorities once again destroyed the Bedouin village Al Arakib in the Negev. Nearly everything in the village and in the cemetery was destroyed, excluding the caves....
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When Will the Messiah Come?- A Cry for our Beloved Country
As Israel seems to plunge deeper into darkness, Rabbi Ascherman provides an update on a number of pressing issues in human rights in Israel and the occupied territories. By: Rabbi Arik Ascherman...
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Urgent letter: Cellular warning service not available in Bedouin communities
Yesterday (July 29th 2014), Rabbis for Human Rights and other organizations promoting rights for Bedouins in the Negev sent an urgent letter to the Home Front Command, protesting that the cellular...
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El Arakib in court this Wednesday: The village needs your support!
This Wednesday, September 17th, the court will finally hear a very important appeal from Al Arakib which could determine the future of the village. There are two ways the villagers are asking for...
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NGOs call on world leaders to stop forced transfer of Palestinian Bedouins
RHR supports this campaign against the forced removal of Palestinian Bedouins from their homes, and is extremely concerned about the threat to transfer Bedouin to locations in the Jordan valley...
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Is Hope Defensible? Rosh Hashana thoughts 5775 by Rabbi Arik Ascherman
Is Hope Defensible? Rosh HaShana Thoughts 5775 Rabbi Arik Ascherman President and Senior Rabbi Rabbis for Human Rights Last week members of RHR met with a US Council of Bishops’ peace mission on the...
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El-Arakib in immediate danger- Call for activists in the coming days
El Arakib is once again being threatened with demolitions, this time during the Muslim holiday of Id el Adkha. The women of El Arakib protesting the destruction of their village. There is an...
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Update from Wadi Naam: Systematic Brutality and Oppression of the Bedouin
Below please find an update about the on-going situation in the unrecognized Bedouin village of Wadi Naam, where five residents were arrested two weeks ago and continue to be held by the authorities....
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WATCH: The Flourishing North vs the Furious South- Israel’s Bedouin Policy
The Bedouin in Israel’s North live in flourishing villages, which were recognized by Israel in the 90′s. These citizens feel apart of Israel, and have had many accomplishments economically,...
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On Mountains, Caves and Empowerment: Hanukah Thoughts 5775
Hanukah Thoughts 5775 By: Rabbi Arik Ascherman Firstly, I am thrilled to inform you that the White House Hanukkah candle lighting tonight (Tuesday) will include a Jewish and Palestinian student from...
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El Arakib destroyed for the 80th time in the middle of mediation between parties
PRESS RELEASE | JANUARY 14 2015 The Negev Coexistence Forum reports that Israeli forces entered the village of Al Arakib this morning and destroyed all present structures for the 80th time in recent...
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TONIGHT: Torchlight procession in Rahat for Bedouins killed by police
The Bedouin Recognition Forum, including RHR, will participate this evening (January 20th 2015) in a torchlight procession in Rahat at 16:00 between the homes of the two residents killed by the police...
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Jahalin Bedouin children spruce up the after-school educational center
The following was written by Naama, a volunteer completing her National Service with Rabbis for Human Rights. Part of her responsibilities include supporting Ibtisam, a local Jahalin Bedouin woman,...
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In the midst of an incoming winter storm, El Arakib destroyed for the 81st time
In a truly cruel act, as the entire region braces for a winter storm of rain, snow, and freezing temperatures, the Israeli authorities choose to enter El Arakib today (February 19th 2015) and demolish...
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Israeli elections 2015: Who will stop the cruel abuse of El-Araqib & the rest...
As Israel prepares to go to the voting booth on March 17th 2015, RHR is running a series of features encouraging citizens to vote and reminding them to bring the values of human rights work and the...
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From El Arakib to Beit Shean: Standing Idly by while the powerless are oppressed
As Israel prepares to go to the voting booth on March 17th 2015, RHR is running a series of features encouraging citizens to vote and reminding them to bring the values of human rights work and the...
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The Two Israels: Rabbi Ascherman interviewed by Nicholas Kristof of the NYT
I, as a Zionist, believe I have a place here…but I don’t want to be here by displacing Aziz. - Rabbi Ascherman Rabbi Arik Ascherman was recently interviewed by Nicholas Kristof of the New York Times...
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March 2015 elections: What do the parties have to say on the Bedouin?
As Israel prepares to go to the polls on March 17th, RHR encourages all to bring the values of human rights with them into the booth. We therefore will be releasing the stated platforms of the...
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