'Rabbis for Human Rights' to Receive Peace Prize

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The Niwano Peace Foundation will award the 23rd Niwano Peace Prize to Rabbis for Human Rights (RHR) of Israel. A presentation ceremony will take place in Tokyo, Japan, on Thursday, May 11, at 10:30 a.m. In addition to the award certificate, RHR will receive a medal and 20 million yen.

Founded in 1988, RHR is an organization of rabbis in Israel which promotes the Jewish value that all human beings are created in the image of God and entitled to justice, equality and respect. Dedicated to this core Jewish value, RHR defends the human rights of everyone in Israel and in the Territories under Israel control through public education, advocacy and direct service projects…

This unique organization of Rabbis and rabbinical students in Israel is committed to promoting human rights, justice and compassion for all the people in the region. In a critical moment in the Middle East and elsewhere, it is of great relevance to highlight such values that are at the heart of Jewish tradition but are marginalized for “security.”
 
I think this is wonderful news!!! There is alot of misinformation out there about how the Israelis feel and act. I belong to a web site that helps to counter this. www.honestreporting.com. I think the Catholic church and the Israels are often the target of the press, and yet the press are not often taken to task for this.
 
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