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#CeasefireNOW: Open Call for an Immediate Ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and Israel to Prevent a Humanitarian Catastrophe and Further Loss of Innocent Lives Sign as an Individual OR Sign as an Organization   Why this petition matters We have witnessed unfathomable death and destruction in the Gaza Strip and Israel. Thousands of people have been killed, injured, displaced, and... Read More

Jenin Freedom Theatre Under Siege!   In our Tree of Life journeys, we’ve been honored to visit The Jenin Freedom Theatre situated in the northern Palestinian city of Jenin. There we were able to witness first-hand the amazing work they do. While we were there, highly trained Palestinian actors stood on the stage and invited audience members to share stories and personal... Read More

Daoud Nassar and his family have been friends of Tree of Life for many years, and our 2023 journey will be visiting the Tent of Nations farm soon. We urge you to support the Nassar family in their efforts to keep their land near Bethlehem and contact your members of Congress as described below. Dear Friends: Please Act to Support... Read More

    Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) introduced on April 15, 2021, the Defending the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act (H.R. 2590). The legislation expands on her prior legislation (H.R. 2407) that expired in the 116th Congress.  H.R. 2590 prohibits Israel from using U.S. taxpayer dollars for the military detention and abuse of Palestinian children. It also prohibits using... Read More

In our annual Tree of Life journeys, we have learned the importance of the arts for the Palestinian people. The 28-foot wall that imprisons them has been turned into an art gallery, and their Debbke dances, orchestras and ensembles express their ebullient spirit, as if to say, “We will not be silenced!” Thanks to our good friend and member of our... Read More

  Dear Friends, April marks the confluence of the sacred seasons of Passover, Easter and Ramadan, and I believe one of the best ways to honor our Jewish, Christian and Muslim traditions is by offering a confluence of compassion for our Palestinian brothers and sisters who have suffered so much from the Coronavirus pandemic. Early in March – during the... Read More

Sign the Petition Below Download a PDF of the Petition here The Israeli and Palestinian people are our friends. We refuse to be the enemies of either, and we refuse to watch silently as chances for a just peace are undermined by policies that deny fundamental human rights to Palestinians or any other people.  When as a nation, we lend... Read More