Yachad
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| Type | Non-profit NGO |
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| Founded | 2011 |
| Location | United Kingdom |
| Key people | Hannah Weisfeld |
| Focus | Two-state solution to th e Israeli–Palestinian conflict |
| Method | Education and advocacy |
| Website | http://www.yachad.org.uk |
Yachad (Hebrew: יחד, "together") is a non-governmental organization based in the United Kingdom.[1] It describes itself as "pro-Israel, pro-peace".[2][3]
Yachad believes that:
• Israel's best hope for safety and security lies in a comprehensive peace with its neighbours. The best possible option to achieve this is a two-state solution: Israel and Palestine.
• Time is running out and the two-state solution is in peril
• Now is the moment for diaspora Jews to play their part and do all they can in the s earch for peace.
Yachad aims to harness the energy, goodwill and resources of British Jews in order to build support for the steps to make peace a reality. Yachad has a wide ranging programme of activities which include:
- Through campaigns, building support for those in Israel working for peace and democracy
- Day trips to East Jerusalem and the southern West Bank
- Working with British Jews - youth and adults - to broaden the conversation around Israel and provide new and different educational opportunities.
[edit] References
- ^ Rocker, Simon (14 April 2011). "Britain's J-Street unveils as Yachad". The Jewish Chronicle. http://www.thejc.com/news/uk-news/47885/britains-j-street-unveils-yachad. Retrieved 30 June 2011.
- ^ "About us". Yachad. http://www.yachad.org.uk/about-us#. Retrieved 29 June 2011.
- ^ "Jerusalem & Babylon / The new ally from within". Haaretz. 13 May 2011. http://www.haaretz.com/print-edition/news/jerusalem-babylon-the-new-ally-from-within-1.361380. Retrieved 29 June 2011.
