Rabbi Ascherman led Rabbis for Human Rights for 21 years in Israel and founded the human rights organization, Torat Tzedek (Torah of Justice) in 2017. Torat Tzedek protects Palestinian farmers and shepherds from settler violence and defends in Israeli courts Palestinian communities facing dispossession, land confiscations, and house demolitions.
To reserve seats for the dinner, contact: Leonore Gerstein,Lbmgerst@gmail.com, 734-930-1673, or Martha Kransdorf,mkransdo@umich.edu, 734-678-0416
UUs for Justice in the Middle East is co-sponsoring the event.