CALL YOUR REP.  AND SENS. TODAY!

Call the Capitol switchboard: (202) 224-3121 - just ask for your Rep.

Call the Capitol switchboard: (202) 224-3121 - just ask for your Sen.

Call the Capitol switchboard: (202) 224-3121 - just ask for your Sen.

SAMPLE SCRIPT:

Hi, my name is [first name] [last name] from [hometown], [state]. As a Jewish constituent who supports Israel, I urge the Senator [or Representative] to call for U.S. leadership in establishing an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and southern Israel by all sides in concert with the international community. 

If the [Senator/Representative] intends to make a statement about the crisis, I ask that it acknowledge the suffering and civilian injuries and deaths on both sides.   

I very much hope that we see an end to the hostilities very soon. Thank you.

After you have called, please email dcoffice@btvshalom.org and let us know which Representative and Senators you have contacted so that we can tally our contacts with each.

If you cannot call, please send your Senators and Representative an email.  Calls are much more effective, but any communication is helpful.  You can look up the contact information for your Senators and Representative at: http://ga3.org/btvshalom/leg-lookup/search.tcl?domain=btvshalom

And please forward this action alert to as many like-minded Jews as possible.

Urgent Pro-Peace Congressional Action Needed Now:
Be One of 20 – Please Call Your Members of Congress

Dear Friend of Brit Tzedek,

A concerted effort is under way requesting that members of Congress issue statements supporting Israel's right to "defend its citizens against terrorism" by continuing its military action in Gaza. It is likely that legislation in this vein will emerge shortly after Congress convenes on January 6. 

We recognize Israel's right and obligation to defend its people against the ongoing rocket attacks from Gaza. However, letting the current crisis escalate further will not give the Israeli people respite from the present violence nor will it protect them in the future. The ongoing violence also exacerbates tensions throughout the Middle East.

Please call your Senators and Representative now with a strong pro-Israel, pro-peace message. Ask them to call for U.S. leadership in negotiating an immediate ceasefire and an end to hostilities by all sides in concert with the international community.

A ceasefire will bring a much-needed halt to the immediate violence and provide space for addressing humanitarian needs. However, it is only the first step in facilitating the only solution that will guarantee Israel's long-term security -- a negotiated peace agreement with the Palestinians.

Several members of Congress have told us that if every Senator and Representative receives at least 20 pro-Israel, pro-peace phone calls from our supporters, it will make a significant difference in how they feel they can respond. Our members of Congress need our support to make a statement that would truly be in the best interests of Israelis and Palestinians.  The U.S. must support conflict resolution, not escalation.

Please be one of those 20 (or more)!  Call your Senators and Representative immediately.

L’shalom,

Sue Swartz, Chair of Advocacy
Deepa Domansky, Washington Liaison and Advocacy Coordinator

PS. Please share this Action Alert with family, friends, and colleagues  (and if you forward to friends in a different state or Congressional district, just have them call the Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and ask for their own Senators/Representative).

Brit Tzedek v'Shalom, The Jewish Alliance for Justice and Peace
11 E. Adams Street, Suite 707
Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: (312) 341-1205
Fax: (312) 341-1206
info@btvshalom.org
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