,
10/1/21
Two organisations – the Israel Institute
of New Zealand and the NZ Jewish Council - have again
accused groups and individuals – including Green Party MP
Golriz Ghahraman – of anti-Semitism for speaking out
against unjust Israeli government actions.
We at
Sh’ma Koleinu/Alternative Jewish Voices
challenge the allegation that criticism of Israel is
anti-Semitic per se. We are committed New Zealand Jews who
support the core Jewish values of social justice, fairness,
and human rights. When a state does not live up to these
principles, we will stand up and criticise it. Criticism of
Israeli policy and actions of a secular government for