CALL TO ACTION 📢 Despite protest by Mizrahi & Sephardi Jewish community led by @JIMENA_Voice, @StateDept is considering another cultural property MOU agreement that would transfer ownership of confiscated Jewish property, including Torah scrolls, to Yemen. 1/7 
Last week, the Cultural Property Advisory Committee of the @StateDept announced that it is giving the public only two weeks to comment, *during the Jewish High Holidays*. The window for public comment is short, but it is essential for all concerned citizens to respond. 2/7
The public may participate by submitting comments virtually, by submitting written comments and/or by participating in person. 3/7
The public may participate in the virtual open session of the meeting on Oct. 29, from 1:30-2:30pm EDT, using Zoom. Anyone may participate. RSVP by October 15th to participate in the virtual session by contacting the Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs: culprop@state.gov 4/7
To submit written comments:
Use regulations.gov, enter docket DOS-2019-0031, and follow the prompts to submit written comments. Deadline to submit written comments is October 15th.
Use regulations.gov, enter docket DOS-2019-0031, and follow the prompts to submit written comments. Deadline to submit written comments is October 15th.
If you wish to participate in the open session at the meeting, you must request to be scheduled by October 23, 2019 via email (culprop@state.gov) in order to be guaranteed a slot with your name & organization. After you pre-register, you will be provided with instructions. 6/7
It‘s abhorrent that this is even considered and even worst the lack of coverage in the media.
Jewish publications/Journalists please contact @JIMENA_Voice & cover this story. It’s not only Mizrahi&Sephardi heritage it’s JEWISH heritage that is about to be taken away from us. 7/7
Jewish publications/Journalists please contact @JIMENA_Voice & cover this story. It’s not only Mizrahi&Sephardi heritage it’s JEWISH heritage that is about to be taken away from us. 7/7
