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BOYCOTT RESOURCES

The US Lutheran Palestine Israel Justice Network (US-LPIJN) developed the “Boycott Planning Guide” with the goal of assisting individual ELCA members and ELCA congregations that are considering participation in boycotts of companies complicit in the Israeli occupation of the West Bank and Gaza and the genocidal attacks on Palestinians in Gaza.

The guide provides background information on ELCA policies on ending the occupation of Palestine and on ELCA policies and procedures regarding boycotts. The guide links the reader to messages from the Christians of the Holy Land related to boycotts.

The guide offers answers to key questions — Why boycott? and What to boycott? The document provides practical information on how to participate in a boycott and on additional things to do in support of ending the occupation and genocide.

Boycotting:  Getting Started provides a quick overview to help you jumpstart your boycott activities.

“Boycott for Freedom“ is an inspiring and informational video resource — just 11 minutes long — regarding the USLPIJN boycott initiative.  There is also a condensed version “Boycott for Freedom — An Introduction” (4 minutes, 30 seconds), and a 1-minute promotional video.  Here is a description of “Boycott for Freedom.”

Six ELCA Synod assemblies adopted resolutions in 2026 regarding boycotting companies complicit in Israel’s crimes: Delaware – Maryland Synod; Metro Chicago Synod; Metro DC Synod; New England Synod; Southeast Michigan Synod; and Southeastern Synod

KAIROS PALESTINE II -- Palestinian Lutherans and others have been outspoken about the genocide that the Israeli government is engaged in. The Kairos Palestine II document, released in November 2025 by the Palestinian Christian Ecumenical Initiative, openly calls for measures of solidarity and mutual support and for clear and courageous positions:

“We value the global movements of resistance, advocacy and popular pressure that work to hold governments and international bodies accountable — isolating Israel through boycotts and sanctions until it complies with international law."