The Am Kolel Jewish Renewal Community is a Washington, DC- and Maryland-based nonprofit organization that claims to serve the local Jewish community through, according to its website, “addressing spiritual needs in a welcoming, inclusive manner and responding to issues facing society with a progressive Jewish presence.” ¹

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On October 9, 2023, Am Kolel released a statement regarding the October 7 terrorist attack against Israel committed by the terror group Hamas and the ongoing conflict. The statement claimed that, “the only way forward is through peaceful dialogue, diplomacy, and a commitment to finding common ground,” ² while also calling for, “a quick and just resolution to this war.” ³

1. “About.” Am Kolel Jewish Renewal Community. Accessed November 2, 2023. https://www.amkolel.org/about-am-kolel
2. “Statement Regarding war in ISRAEL, written on 10/09/23.” Am Kolel Jewish Renewal Community, Accessed November 2, 2023. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff6413db6d42603bd94c716/t/652834e0b8c3f5295fb81994/1697133792891/Statement100923.pdf
3. “Statement Regarding war in ISRAEL, written on 10/09/23.” Am Kolel Jewish Renewal Community, Accessed November 2, 2023. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff6413db6d42603bd94c716/t/652834e0b8c3f5295fb81994/1697133792891/Statement100923.pdf