Position Statements

Statement from Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom on the San Diego Mosque Shooting May 20, 2026 Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom strongly condemns the recent shooting at Islamic Center of San Diego and stands in solidarity with the Muslim community as it grieves and seeks healing. We stand as witnesses to yet another act of violence directed […]

Dear Representative Fine, As Muslim and Jewish women committed to peace, we write in response to your recent statement on X: “If they force us to choose, the choice between dogs and Muslims is not a difficult one.” Language that compares human beings to animals is not political debate. It is dehumanization. And dehumanization has consequences. […]

We Call on National and Local Leaders to Stand Up against Bigotry and Hate The Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom strongly condemns the murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, two peaceful protestors who lost their lives while engaging in peaceful protests in Minneapolis to protect their neighbors. We also acknowledge and grieve for the many […]

Grieving for the Killing of Innocents: A Call for Peace and Justice The Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom grieves the continued senseless killing of innocent people who are attacked simply for being who they are. We are deeply saddened by the attack on a community in Sydney, Australia.  Such acts of violence are unconscionable and we […]

Call to Action for Gaza As a survivor of the siege of Sarajevo, I know the terror of living under constant bombardment, sniper fire, hunger and fear. I know what it’s like to be forgotten by the world leaders. Thirty years later, my heart is breaking once again witnessing starvation, death and destruction of the […]

Statement on Actions Against Mahmoud Khalil and Columbia University The Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom holds a 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 […]

Since October 7, 2023, the Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom has issued a number of statements based on our common values of seeing, respecting, and honoring the humanity of all involved in the ongoing conflict in Israel/Palestine.  Without reservation, we as a Sisterhood condemn in the strongest terms all the atrocities that occurred on October 7 […]

A Call to Action! We Refuse to Hate and We Refuse to Be Silent Ceasefire Now and Stop Sending Arms   Dear Sisters and Friends, A year ago, Tahija sent out a letter in response to October 7 and the events following, making several requests:  A ceasefire in Palestine/Israel;  The release of all hostages;  Entrance […]

SISTERHOOD OF SALAAM SHALOM: WOMEN FOR PEACE OBSERVES WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH BY CALLING FOR AN IMMEDIATE HALT TO THE VICTIMIZATION OF WOMEN AND FOR OUR MEMBERS TO TAKE ACTION ON BEHALF OF ALL WOMEN AND CHILDREN As the observance of Women’s History month continues, we at the Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom join in celebrating the […]

There is no question that we are experiencing an extremely stressful and emotional time right now. We are witness to the devastation, destruction, and death occurring in Israel/Palestine. We may have friends and family in the region who are being severely impacted. At home, we are dealing with the consequences of it in our communities, […]

As an organization devoted to building relationships, dialogue, and understanding between Muslims and Jews, we are horrified and devastated by the tragic cycle of violence and the continued loss of opportunities to establish peace between two peoples inhabiting the same land. On the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur/October War, our hearts break anew at […]

As the unconscionable devastation and death toll mounts in Gaza and deep desperation grips Gaza, the West Bank, and Israel, the Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom: Women for Peace calls for the immediate and permanent cessation of all violence. And, we call for immediate access to food, clean water, medicines, medical care, shelter, and safety for […]

Dear Sisters, I am writing this as the Executive Director of the Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom, but more than that I am writing as a Bosnian-American woman and a survivor of war in Bosnia-Herzegovina and siege of Sarajevo. Before coming to the US as a student and before my experience of war, I lived in […]

It feels like our world has convulsed since we learned on Saturday of the heinous murder and hostage taking of innocent civilians by Hamas terrorists and the subsequent killing and devastation of Gaza’s civilian population by the full force of Israel’s advanced weaponry. As a Sisterhood of Jewish and Muslim women, we hold multiple truths […]

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 rights, safety, and self determination for Palestinians and […]