The Long Haul

"Abraham and Sarah do not live to see the blessings that God has promised to them and their offspring. It takes many generations, hundreds of years of slavery, and a long trek through the wilderness to realize this blessing.

Even so, Abraham believes in the possibility of the future, and is understood as a paragon of faith.

We will continue to live by our values, including standing up for the human rights of both Israelis and Palestinians, caring for Jews and non-Jews, and working ultimately toward a long-term political resolution, which will be the only way to provide safety for everyone in the region."

Rabbi Jill Jacobs (photo borrowed from truah.org)

Conservative Rabbi Jacobs is CEO of T'ruah, a Jewish organization advocating for human dignity, equality, and justice in the US, Israel, and Palestine.a