Standing Together is a progressive grassroots movement organizing Jewish and Palestinian citizens of Israel against the Occupation and for peace, equality, and social justice. In their words, “The future we seek — peace and independence for Israelis and Palestinians, full equality for everyone in this land, and true social, economic, and environmental justice — is possible. To achieve it, we must stand together as a united front: Jewish and Palestinian, secular and religious, Mizrahi and Ashkenazi, rural and urban, and people of all genders and sexual orientations.”
Standing Together engages in protective action on behalf of Palestinians in the Occupied West Bank and was involved in ongoing protest against the war in Gaza. It works to envision a peaceful future and to build political power to help make it happen. In a context where no position is without struggle, Standing Together works to make a Palestinian-Jewish coalition viable and enduring, despite the many thorny issues that arise, including the question of Zionism itself.
Come join Sally Abed and Nadav Shofet, two leaders of Standing Together, in conversation with Rabbi Irwin, as they discuss the organization’s work – its successes, its challenges, and its hopes for the future – and the impact of the October elections in Israel. For those who wish, there will be an opportunity to support their work. This event is free, but you must register.
About the Speakers:
Sally Abed is a member of the national leadership of Standing Together. In February 2024 she was elected to Haifa's city council, the first Palestinian woman ever to lead a joint slate in Israel. She was also among the founders of a new Jewish-Palestinian political party called "A Place for Us All" and ran as a candidate on its slate.
Nadav Shofet is a member of Standing Together's national elected leadership and the director of its international department. Following October 7th, he helped found the Jewish-Arab solidarity guard in Tel Aviv-Yaffa. He has a background in community organizing and LGBTQ advocacy, and holds a degree in Philosophy.
Held at Community Church of Sebastopol
1000 Gravenstein Hwy. North
Sebastopol, California
Co-Sponsored by:
Christ Church United Methodist, Santa Rosa
Community Church of Sebastopol
Congregation Ner Shalom, Cotati
Congregation Shomrei Torah, Santa Rosa
Episcopal Church of the Incarnation, Santa Rosa
First Congregational Church, Santa Rosa
Friends of Standing Together, SF Bay Area
Interfaith Council of Sonoma County
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Sebastopol
