#hedyepstein

[rebel-girl-queen-of-my-world]

Hedy Epstein and other Holocaust survivors who spoke out against Israel’s crimes against Palestinians taught me what Jewish activism should look like. Hedy embodied the spirit of Tikkun Olam and Rabbi Hillel’s question from the Talmud: “If I am not for others, who will be for me? If I am only for myself, who am I? If not now, when?” Rest in power, Hedy, and may her memory be a blessing. #Repost @muslimjewishbrotherhood with @use.repost ・・・ In August 2014, the nonagenarian Holocaust survivor was detained by St. Louis police at a civil disobedience action in support of Michael Brown, an unarmed black teen who was killed by a white police officer. Epstein, who died of illness in her home in St. Louis on Thursday, at age 91, was an outspoken supporter of the Black Lives Matter civil rights movement, which was launched in the wake of Brown's death. She was also an economic justice advocate, as well as a longtime anti-war activist who staunchly opposed the U.S. war in Vietnam and the illegal invasion of Iraq. Epstein, was however, most well-known for her outspoken support for Palestinian rights. For more than a decade, Epstein tirelessly advocated on behalf of the Palestinians, who have lived under illegal Israeli military occupation for almost 50 years. She was active in the International Solidarity Movement and Free Gaza movement, and co-founded the St. Louis Palestine Solidarity Committee and the St. Louis chapter of Jewish Voice for Peace. Palestinians "are in a prison, they are prisoners," Epstein explained in a 2007 interview. "My participation is a small contribution that I can make compared to the sufferings that the Palestinians endure every single day." She called on the U.S. government, which gives more than $3 billion in unconditional military aid to Israel every year, to stop funding Israel, and to instead fund social programs and help the poor. #hedyepstein #jewishresistance #jewsforpalestine #freepalestine #shoah #holocaustsurvivor #holocaust #blacklivesmatter #accomplicesnotallies #jewishvalues #tikkunolam #ifnotnowwhen #palestine #israeliapartheid #boycottdivestmentsanctions #bdsmovement #humanrights #jewishwomen #activism #civilrights https://www.instagram.com/p/CgCgDBpu5NR/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[seegee92592]

We request that the Austrian media take responsibility to report with accuracy and impartiality on events in Israel/Palestine and on those who seek a just and peaceful resolution of conflicts in the region. This issue arose most recently in the Austrian media’s treatment of the Holocaust witness Hedy Epstein who was to have spoken at an international event in Vienna. We, members of the global community, are deeply concerned about the Austrian media’s recent treatment of Hedy Epstein and the clear pattern of silencing voices which are critical of the policies and practices of the government of Israel. Questioning the policies of a government does not equate to hating a country. Freedom of speech is a basic democratic value incumbent upon society to uphold and for media everywhere to pursue.

[hadapixiedesigns]

can't believe an argument I got about the arrest of #HedyEpstein (90yr old holocost survivor) and the journalists is that the protesters' goal is to get arrested so their story can be told... perhaps in some protests it is but when its already national and international news: arguement invalid #ferguson #mikebrown #nojusticenopeace #kajimepowell

[ivykilimanjaro]

My 90 yr old SHEro #HedyEpstein. Holocaust survivor and activist was arrested while protesting in #Ferguson. Love her shirt. #stayhuman #JusticeforMikeBrown

[moneygraphics]

#GettinIt!!! #HedyEpstein

[rebel-girl-queen-of-my-world]

Rather proud of my #bestnine this year. The pic dead center of a sign featuring Marshmallow from #BobsBurgers was by far my most liked photo ever! Just be you, baby. - Marshmallow #top9 #best9 #topnine #protests #judaism #activism #freepalestine #anticolonialism #indigenouspeoplesday #palestine #jewsagainstzionism #jewsagainstapartheid #hedyepstein #jewishdiaspora #tikkunolam #ifnotnow #jewishvoiceforpeace #transrights #transresistancemarch #transpride #indigenousresistance https://www.instagram.com/p/CX1DwCsuyfw/?utm_medium=tumblr

[rebel-girl-queen-of-my-world]

For #internationalwomensday2021 I thought I’d just shout out a handful of the women who’ve inspired me most (relatives aside) and given me and many others wisdom or insight I lacked, and faith in humanity when I needed it. Image 1: we probably all know Congresswoman @ilhanmn, author @ijeomaoluo whose books are must-reads, and actress/activist @janefonda (who’s been putting her money where her mouth is since the 60s), but a lesser-known heroine of mine is Holocaust survivor #HedyEpstein, a tireless activist for human rights whose age didn’t stop her from hunger striking for Gaza and marching/getting arrested in Ferguson after the police murdered Michael Brown. Image 2: #AngelaDavis, activist and author; @gretathunberg, climate activist; Congresswoman @reprashida; and WWII resistance martyr #SophieScholl. Image 3: #MarshaPJohnson and #SylviaRivera, heroes of Stonewall and LGBTQ liberation icons; #MalalaYousafzai, of course; anti-lynching activist #IdaBWells; the band #BikiniKill; and @amandangocnguyen, activist for survivors of sexual assault. Image 4: author @bitchesgottaeat; musician @phoebebridgers; Congresswoman @repjayapal; and author @thelindywest. Image 5: actress/activist @dianexguerrero; musician/activist @milckmusic; Indigenous climate activist Autumn Peltier; and on a silly note, me and one of my favorite feminist humorists @mscaitlinmoran doing “muppet-face”. There are so many more women doing the hard work of bettering the world and fighting the good fight out there, more than could ever be acknowledged. #internationalwomensday #intersectionalfeminism #readwomen #womenauthors #activists #freedomfighters #womensupportingwomen #womenshistorymonth #womeninspiringwomen #womenempoweringwomen https://www.instagram.com/p/CMKzjgvMJQz/?igshid=17cw2nwzu8wfl

[seegee92592]

Please email your support for Hedy Epstein to Heather, the organizer at: Hwokusch@utanet.at Here's a sample letter by J. Jewell: Dear Heather, I am so sorry to hear that you have cancelled your conference due to fear over the safety of the people coming, no doubt created by thugs who oppose your good work. I urge you to reconsider your decision to cancel. Hedy is a gift to the world. She is a wonderful, selfless person. After the terrible tragedy she suffered in her childhood, losing her entire family to the Nazis, she has spent the rest of her long life speaking out on behalf of those who, like herself, have suffered an appalling injustice. Her motto is "Never again for anyone", and when power corrupts the morality of our leaders, Hedy is there in the front line to challenge them. Only a year and a half ago she was arrested at a demonstration for supporting the Black Lives Matter movement against police brutality. Not bad at the age of 90! She has more guts and determination to speak out for what is right than almost everyone else. Please don't cave in to pressure and nastiness from unsavory characters. Please continue with your conference and let Hedy and the other ladies be heard.