The Jewish Fast for Gaza is an ad hoc group of rabbis, Jews, and people of conscience who have committed to undertake a monthly daytime fast in support of the following goals: (1) To call for a lifting of the blockade that prevents the entry of civilian goods and services into Gaza; (2) To provide humanitarian and developmental aid to the people of Gaza; (3) To call upon Israel, the US, and the international community to engage in negotiations without pre-conditions with all relevant Palestinian parties – including Hamas – in order to end the blockade; (4) To encourage the American government to vigorously engage both Israelis and Palestinians toward a just and peaceful settlement of the conflict. Full article.