Oppose the Pro-BDS Resolution Being Considered by Burlington's City Council.

Oppose the Pro-BDS Resolution Being Considered by Burlington's City Council.

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September 6, 2021
Signatures: 1,403Next Goal: 1,500
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Started by Jewish Communities of Vermont

We, the undersigned, support the efforts being undertaken by Burlington's four synagogues and many others in the region, to strongly oppose the pro-BDS resolution being considered at the upcoming Burlington City Council meeting on September 13, 2021. This resolution is misleading, supports the BDS movement, desires to delegitimize Israel, and will result in further divisiveness in our community, on our campuses and throughout Vermont.

Voices of the Community:

"No, I’m not a supporter of that [BDS]. I think our job as a nation is to do everything humanly possible to bring Israel and the Palestinians and the entire Middle East — to the degree that we can — together.” -Senator Bernie Sanders

“We are deeply concerned that, should this resolution pass, it will threaten the ability for Jewish students to practice Judaism on the UVM campus. Furthermore, studies show a correlation between successfully passed BDS resolutions and anti-Semitic incidents.” -Avi Zatz, student at University of Vermont and leader at UVM Hillel.

About Jewish Communities of Vermont

Jewish Communities of Vermont develops connections to promote a vision of “One Jewish Vermont.” The Jewish community in Vermont offers a model of harmonious, pluralistic, inclusive, and welcoming Jewish life, finding connections, valuing diversity, inspiring identity, and expanding understanding.The purpose of JCVT is to share, celebrate, and support Jewish life, in all its forms, in Vermont. 

JCVT weaves together the statewide community--creating connections, promoting common ground, celebrating stories, and supporting organizational enhancement.

 

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