We are witnessing the final stage of Israel’s genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. Far too many politicians and media outlets remain silent. People of conscience must speak out: End the genocide. Let Gaza live. We call on elected officials to demand a permanent ceasefire and the immediate entry of humanitarian aid—Stop Starving Gaza.
Join JVP Portland and Al-Awda in a sacred protest—one grounded in Jewish ritual and Palestinian solidarity.
In place of food, we will share in communal action. Our values demand we show up. Our tradition demands we act. We will join many others, all working to disrupt, organize, refuse complicity, take a stand, and create a more just future.
We ask all participants to wear black for this solidarity shabbat to express our collective grief and show unity in mourning.
Access Information
😷 MASKING - Please wear a KN94/N95 mask! We will have extras available. This keeps our bodies safer + those with heightened risk levels safer from surveillance.
🚗 TRANSPORTATION - Please expect increased traffic due to the Rose Festival. Lots of paid street parking available in the immediate vicinity. Unpaid street parking available farther away. Streetcare and MAX lines are within 1 block. Most major bus lines are 2-3 blocks away.
🚶 MOBILITY & MOVEMENT - A portion of the event will be stationary on paved surfaces and an ADA-accessible plaza and paved sidewalks.
🪑 SEATING - We will have limited chairs available for community needs, but you are welcome to bring your own seating.
🚽 RESTROOMS - There are no public restrooms within a few blocks of the location.
☀️ / 🌧️ WEATHER - Event will be outdoors. Currently not forecasted to rain but that could change. Please come prepared.
🥨 FOOD - No food will be provided, in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.
🔊 SPEAKERS & NOISE - There will be a speaker system with options for people to be close or far from the speakers. This will be a loud event with amplified voices and chanting. Please consider bringing ear plugs.
🗣️ TRANSLATION - Some speakers may use languages such as Arabic or Hebrew phrases, which may not be translated. No ASL interpretation provided.
💡 VISIBILITY - Event will take place at dusk.
🔴 LIVESTREAM - Follow @jvpportland on Friday, June 6 for livestream and keep an eye out for a recording and media to follow.
👶 CHILDCARE - This is a family friendly event, but we will not be able to provide childcare.