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JVP Chicago
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Chicago chapter of Jewish Voice for Peace. Solidarity forever!
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DAY 18 UPDATE: Today, 2 of our Jewish hunger strikers went to @SenDuckworth’s office to demand a meeting. Instead of hearing our demands that the U.S. #StopArmingIsrael, Senator Duckworth chose to call the cops on her own constituents. Undeterred, we continue to demand #ArmsEmbargo NOW!
July 4, 2025 at 4:18 AM
BREAKING: Eight JVP members are being arrested by DHS, two on their 18th day of hunger strike, after refusing to leave Senator Tammy Duckworth’s Chicago office and calling for an end to U.S. weapons to Israel.
July 3, 2025 at 5:43 PM
As US Jews, we understand that the Israeli genocide is carried out with US bombs, US funds, and US-facilitated impunity — we continue to demand a full weapons embargo now. Senator Duckworth has the power to challenge our country’s participation in these atrocities.
July 3, 2025 at 3:46 PM
We hold the U.S. government is responsible for collaborating in the Israeli military’s genocide of Palestinians in Gaza.
July 3, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Six members of our chapter began this fast as a collective call to action to demonstrate that we will not abandon Gaza. We will not look away from our government’s complicity in the starvation of millions of people in Gaza and daily massacres at US-controlled “aid” sites.
July 3, 2025 at 3:46 PM
All people of conscience must say: end the genocide, let Gaza live!
July 3, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Right now we are witnessing the final stage of the Israeli government’s genocide of Palestinians in Gaza. It is unconscionable that our senator continues supporting the shipment of deadly weapons to the Israeli military that are carrying out crimes against humanity.
July 3, 2025 at 3:46 PM
HAPPENING NOW: JVP Chicago hunger strikers on their 18th day without food are outside Senator Tammy Duckworth’s Chicago Office, calling for an end to U.S. weapons to Israel.
July 3, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Please join us tonight, Wednesday 7/2, for a vigil which honors those who have been killed in Gaza. As we go on with our work, fighting for freedom and justice for all in Palestine, we must remember and mourn those who have been taken before their time by the Israeli Regime.
July 2, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Today is Day 16 of our #LetGazaLive Hunger Strike. Israel killed at least 113 people in Gaza today. What will it take for our elected representatives stand up and stop arming a genocide? #StopStarvingGaza #StopArmingIsrael
July 2, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Today is Day 15, as we enter our 3rd week of the #LetGazaLive hunger strike. Our members of congress must stop the flow of U.S. arms & funding to a military that is starving 2 million people and shooting when they seek food aid #StopStarvingGaza #StopArmingIsrael
July 1, 2025 at 12:42 AM
At 7pm tonight, there will be an interfaith vigil honoring the lives who have been taken before their time in Gaza and all of Palestine. We hope to see you all there.
June 30, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Join us tomorrow at Federal Plaza for two timely teach-ins, which will help us understand the political landscape locally for Palestinian activisim. Join afterwards for a vigil at 7pm.

At all events, we will be collecting non-perishable food for redistribution in the community.
June 29, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Today is Day 14 of the JVP Chicago #LetGazaLive hunger strike. Today we, including 3 of our hunger strikers, participated in the Chicago #Pride Parade alongside US Palestinian Community Network & Organized Communities Against Deportations. No Pride in Genocide! #StopArmingIsrael! 🏳️‍🌈🇵🇸
June 29, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Tonight at 5pm in Fed Plaza, join JVP Chicago #LetGazaLive hunger strikers & the Public Health & Safety Coalition for a teach-in on Treatment Not Trauma, safety beyond policing, & anti-racist public safety from Chicago to Palestine!
June 27, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Join JVP-Chicago for a Havdalah ceremony on the lakefront. We will be recognizing the end of Shabbat and rededicating ourselves to the fight for justice, peace, and freedom for all. All are welcome! 8:30pm on 6/28 at Montrose beach next to Dock and Kayak Chicago #LetGazaLive #StopArmingIsrael
June 27, 2025 at 2:06 PM
The JVP Hunger Strike is on day 11 as we pressure our politicians for peace and fight to stop starving Gaza! Here is a video of Ash from yesterday sharing these poignant remarks about the intersections of Queer liberation and Palestinian Liberation.
June 26, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Join JVP-Chicago for a conversation with activists from the Dyett & General Iron hunger strikes!
Hunger strikes: a Chicago History Teach-In, Federal Plaza, 5PM, Thursday, 6/26
#LetGazaLive #StopArmingIsrael #Chicago
June 26, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Join JVP Chicago and Chicago Irish for Palestine tomorrow, Tuesday 6/24, at 12PM in Federal Plaza for a teach-in on the history of hunger strikes in Chicago, Ireland, and Palestine! #LetGazaLive #StopArmingIsrael #StopStarvingGaza #NoIranWar
June 23, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Join the Chicago 6 Let Gaza Live! Hunger Strikers for a 24-hour solidarity fast tomorrow

If you're fasting, and even if you can't, join strikers and JVP Chicago members from 4-7 pm CT on Zoom! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4514575654?pwd=KUF7LtYPB6G7XEZFktH6vp5B3InaTJ.1&omn=84816051769 .
June 22, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Please join JVP's hunger strikers as we call on our elected officials to block the bombs to Israel and stop starving Gaza.

Bring non-perishable food 6/25 and 6/28 for the community. Additionally, if you are able, support our fundraiser to MECA at: bit.ly/jvpchigaza
June 20, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Let Gaza Live Shabbat Service with
JVP & Tzedek Chicago
Friday, June 20th at 7:00 PM Central Time
In Person at Federal Plaza & Online Via Livestream on @jvpchicago on Instagram
June 19, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Juneteenth Teach-In: A Brief History of Black-Palestinian Solidarity
This Junteenth join us to learn about collective liberation!
3:00- 3:30 PM on 6/19 in Federal Plaza, join strikers for solidarity hours until 6!
#LetGazaLive #StopArmingIsrael #StopStarvingGaza
June 19, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Beginning on Monday, June 16, six JVP Chicago members will begin an indefinite hunger strike. We call on our senators, @durbin.senate.gov & @duckworth.senate.gov to do everything in their power to stop arming Israel and send food and medical aid into Gaza.
#LetGazaLive #StopArmingIsrael
June 13, 2025 at 4:43 PM