[Reader-list] Jewish Petition/Support For H.O.M.E.Y. Mural

[Shuddhabrata Sengupta]

Dear All,

I received this request for a petition for something that I think is 
worthwhile. It may be of interest to some on the list.Since I was asked 
to forward it widely, I am doing so.

regards

Shuddha

-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Jewish Petition/Support For H.O.M.E.Y. Mural
Date: Mon, 03 Sep 2007 15:04:27 -0700
From: Susan Greene <susangreene at mindspring.com>
To: susan greene <susangreene at mindspring.com>

Please Forward Widely-forgive multiple postings

Dear friends and allies,

As you may know, the Anti-Defamation League and the Jewish Community 
Relations Council are asking that the San Francisco Arts Commission 
force the youth artists of H.O.M.E.Y. to alter or remove the section of 
their mural that depicts Palestinian experience and resistance. The 
mural is called: "Solidarity-Breaking Down Barriers"  and is located in 
San Francisco's Mission District on 24th and Capp St.

We are writing to ask for Jewish signatures on a petition that:
1)  Supports the mural in its entirety,
2)  Clearly states that the JCRC and ADL do not speak for all Jews, and
3)  As Jews, we support struggles for self-determination and expression.

If you are receiving this and are not Jewish, we ask that you please 
forward to progressive Jews you may know.

To read and sign the petition:
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/HOMEY_Mural_Support/index.html

To view images of the mural and JCRC's Letter to the Art Commission:
http://jewishmuralsupport.wordpress.com/

If you feel so moved (Jewish or not) please write your own letter to the
Arts Commission!  Details on petition site.

Many thanks!

In solidarity

Susan