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United Nations 2024

On January 9th 2024, 36 rabbis, representing over 240 Rabbis for Ceasefire at the time of the action, took action to support the majority of United Nations member states that have voted for ceasefire, and brought the message to Biden— Stop Vetoing Peace, The World Says Ceasefire.

Photo Credits: Ever Hana

Rabbis for Ceasefire are gathered in the Security Council chambers in prayer and song, uplifting the words of the UN Declaration of Human Rights. The rabbis interrupted the UN General Assembly meeting, condemning the US defending its veto of ceasefire.After being escorted out of the UN, Rabbis for Ceasefire held a press conference and gathered in prayer and song.