Screams Before Silence Documentary: Take Action

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It is critical that we take collective action to continue to bear witness, demand justice, raise our voices, and ensure the brutality of October 7th never happens again. Below are suggestions for actions you can take:

1. Download our Screams Before Silence Toolkit and Discussion Guide and host or participate in a community screening. 

We highly recommend watching Screams Before Silence with other people. The toolkit and discussion guide offers everything you need to host a community screening, discussion, and take action.

Screams Before Silence contains accounts of the Hamas attacks and sexual violence that may be triggering for some individuals. However, please note that no imagery of sexual assault is shown. 

2. Urge the Senate to condemn rape and sexual violence committed by Hamas in its war against Israel.

As Reform Jews, we both see sexual assault as the heinous crime it is and acknowledge that we are all responsible for each other. In a time when there is a major lack of support for Israeli women, in particular, it is necessary to urge our members of Congress to stand up for the victims of rape and sexual violence and to condemn Hamas's brutal attacks. 

On February 14, 2024, a bill condemning sexual violence on October 7th passed the House with overwhelming, bipartisan support. Now, we urge the Senate to support similar legislation.

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3. Continue engaging with the global war against women's bodies by reading and discussing books, documentaries, articles, and podcasts about violence against women worldwide. 

4. Talk to four friends about this documentary.
 

5. Download Talk for a Change resources to help you navigate tough, yet critically important conversations with your family, friends, and community.
 

6. Join the World Zionist Congress election campaign.

The North American Reform Movement is launching a powerful campaign of leaders and volunteers to protect democracy, pluralism, women’s rights, and Reform Judaism in Israel by mobilizing for the World Zionist Congress election. Learn more and help us build this movement to fight for a democratic, pluralistic, and secure Israel. 

7. Make a Donation to support our Movement and sustain vital work during this time of tremendous need. 

Partnering with Sheryl Sandberg’s Screams Before Silence documentary to bear witness to the suffering of women during the October 7th attacks is just one of the ways we are working to create a world of greater justice. The URJ and the entire Reform Movement are steadfast in advocating for human rights, religious freedom, and democracy. We embrace Jews from all backgrounds and nurture Jewish resilience through joyful experiences.