Jews against Islamophobia and racism invite you to stand together as we rekindle our commitment to justice in New Haven and other cities across the country to mark Chanukah and the winter solstice

In this time of rising Islamophobia and racism, Jewish community members will gather to publicly rekindle their commitment to justice in over a dozen cities across the country during the Jewish holiday of Chanukah. Activists of all faiths will gather holding nine signs listing commitments to fighting injustice in the shape of a Chanukah menorah.

Join us in this action, organized by the Network Against Islamophobia, a project of Jewish Voice for Peace, inspired by Jewish tradition to work for the freedom, equality, and dignity of all the people. JVP chapters across the country will be participating on Dec. 21.

The election of Donald Trump has contributed to already rising Islamophobia and racism in the United States, both on interpersonal and systemic levels. Hate crimes against Muslims were already on the rise, and have been accelerating in the wake of the election. Existing policies like heightened surveillance and policing of Muslims and other communities of color, U.S. state violence against communities of color both domestically and internationally will be augmented by even more blatantly racist policies proposed by President-elect Donald Trump, including banning Muslim immigrants and limiting migration from largely Muslim and/or Arab countries.

The members of Jewish Voice For Peace New Haven believe that challenging Islamophobia and fighting against racism are part of our obligation within our communities and as partners in the broader struggle for justice and dignity for all peoples.

• We refuse to be silent about anti-Muslim and racist hate speech and hate crimes
• We condemn state surveillance of the Muslim community
• We protest the use of Islamophobia and anti-Arab racism to justify Israel’s repressive policies against Palestinians
• We call for an end to racist policing #SayHerName #BlackLivesMatter
• We welcome Syrian refugees and stand strong for immigrants’ rights and refugee rights
• We honor indigenous rights and support the courageous resistance led by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe to protect their land and water.