Staying at the Table During Challenging Times
Dear Sisters, We, the leadership of the Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom, acknowledge that this is a very difficult time for so many of us. As our newsfeeds fill with disturbing and frightening stories of fear, death, violence, and destruction in Israel and Palestine, it can be natural to retreat to our own corners, and feel …
Read More Our tears are the same color….
Dear Sisters, As our Muslim sisters observe Ramadan and and our Jewish sisters prepare for Passover, we are deeply aggrieved by disturbing and frightening news of death, violence, and destruction in Israel and Palestine. The Sisterhood once again affirms our commitment to non-violence and calls for peace and humanity. As you know, the Sisterhood of …
Read More Statement on Ending Government-Sanctioned Oppression and Violence Against Muslims in India
Statement on Ending Government-Sanctioned Oppression and Violence Against Muslims in India As a grassroots organization of Muslim and Jewish women committed to ending acts of hatred and marginalization of Jews and Muslims, the Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom (SOSS) condemns in the strongest terms the violence and oppression being committed against Muslims across India by …
Read More Statement Recognizing the 20th Anniversary of 9/11
The Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom, a national organization of Muslim and Jewish women devoted to fighting all forms of hate and promoting social justice, solemnly remembers the 20th anniversary of the attack on the United States on September 11, 2001. In a morning of madness, thousands of lives were destroyed and families were forever changed. We …
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Statement on Afghanistan
The Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom, a national organization of Muslim and Jewish women dedicated to fighting hate and promoting social justice, is heartbroken at the humanitarian crisis taking place in Afghanistan. Our hearts are with the people of Afghanistan and our sisters who have family and deep connections there. We call on the U.S. Administration …
Read More Statement on Antisemitism
The most recent rise in antisemitic attacks across the nation is deeply troubling. We cannot remain silent when we witness our Jewish sisters suffering on account of being Jewish, and we will never tire of our commitment to decry every form of hatred, especially those formed in contempt of faith. Antisemitic acts have increased by …
Read More Statement on Sheikh Jarrah, Jerusalem
In response to increasing acts of injustice and violence in Jerusalem, the Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom stands behind our commitment to inspire Jewish and Muslim women and teen girls to support and promote nonviolent means of achieving peace and human and civil rights for all Palestinians and Israelis. We condemn the actions of the Israeli police in …
Read More Statement Regarding Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene
The Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom calls on the Republican leadership in Congress to take immediate action to remove Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga) from committee assignments and to be expelled from Congress. The Representative’s hate targeting Muslims, Jews, students who are victims of gun violence, elected officials, and her spread of conspiracy theories is a …
Read More Statement Regarding Genocidal Practices Imposed on Uyghur Women
Statement Regarding Genocidal Practices Imposed on Uyghur Women The Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom condemns the Chinese government’s most recent statement regarding its genocidal practices imposed on Uyghur women. In its recent tweet, the Chinese Embassy in the US shamelessly claimed that the mass forced abortion and sterilization of Uyghur women resulted in their “emancipation” and …
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Statement on ICE’s Forced Hysterectomies
The Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom strongly condemns the reported practice of forced hysterectomies on women held in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody. This is systemic racism and xenophobia targeting immigrant and other vulnerable communities. No human being should ever have to undergo any procedure that impacts their body without their consent. Subjecting women …
Read More Uyghur Statement and Fact Sheet
Statement from the Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom to End the Cultural Genocide of Uyghur and Turkic Muslim Populations by the Chinese Government The Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom is an international organization comprised of over 170 grassroots chapters of Muslim and Jewish women who are committed to ending acts of anti- Jewish and anti-Muslim sentiment. As …
Read More Statement on Racial Injustice
Racial Injustice Prejudice is a burden that confuses the past, threatens the future and renders the present inaccessible. – Maya Angelou The Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom condemns the murders and brutal treatment of African Americans. The use of excessive, unwarranted, and unnecessary deadly force against Black members of our society is against our values of …
Read More Statement on Israel’s Annexation Plan on the West Bank
The Sisterhood of Salaam of Shalom, an organization of 8,000 Muslim and Jewish women and teenage girls across the U.S. and Canada, opposes Israel’s annexation plan of the West Bank, endorsed by the U.S. administration. The plan is not a path to peace, security, or self-determination for Palestinians and Israelis.
Read More Statement on Hostages Released from Texas Synagogue Stand-Off
The Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom, an international organization of Muslim and Jewish women, is deeply grateful that all the hostages held at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, TX were released unharmed. We acknowledge and are thankful for the actions by law enforcement authorities in averting the loss of life of the captives. Further, we note …
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Statement on Israel Palestine
Updated Statement on Israel Palestine Jan 2022 The Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom holds a wide spectrum of views on Palestine and Israel. We recognize the complexity of the issues, the passions they evoke and endeavor to hold space to hear each other. We believe any response to the conflict must be based on human …
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