INDIANA FAST FOR GAZA

Join the Fast

Starting August 3, 2025, JVP Indiana will launch a rolling solidarity fast. One person, one  day at a time.

We invite individuals, organizations, and congregations to sign up and join us. You can fast for 24 hours in a way that is accessible to your body and your life. Whether you skip meals, abstain from specific foods, or fast from a particular comfort or habit, all forms of fasting are welcome.

As a Faster, You Will:

  • Take part in a public 24-hour fast (you choose the day).

  • Post a photo or video on social media sharing why you're fasting. Be sure to tag @JVPindiana.

  • Invite at least 3 others to sign up and fast.

  • Reach out to your community to:

    • Support our letter-writing campaign to Indiana Treasurer Daniel Elliott, urging Indiana to divest from Israel Bonds.

    • Contact Senator Todd Young and demand an end to the siege and the allowance of nutrient-rich aid into Gaza.

  • Encourage donations to grassroots efforts like the Middle East Children’s Alliance.

  • Share information in your community about the blockade of food and aid into Gaza and why this matters here in the U.S. and Indiana, by distributing flyers at local farmers markets, food festivals, and public events

  • Jewish fasters: Engage your community. Can you organize a break-fast Shabbat or bring your congregation into the campaign?

Everyone who signs up will receive our Solidarity Fast Action Toolkit — with talking points, social media templates, organizing tips, and more.

Why We’re Fasting

For over three months, the Israeli government has blocked nearly all food aid from entering Gaza, creating catastrophic levels of hunger. “85% of Gaza’s population have entered the ‘fifth stage’ of malnutrition — the most critical and dangerous phase, which is often irreversible even if food becomes available in the future,” says Palestinian reporter @anasjamal44. As Hoosiers, we refuse to go on with business as usual while people are being deliberately starved.

This fast is a public act of resistance. It’s also a demand to the Indiana Treasury: Divest from genocide. Invest in Indiana.

What’s Indiana Got to Do with This?

For 21 months, we’ve watched the genocide in Palestine and asked, “What can we do here in Indiana to make a material difference?”

One answer: Follow the Money.

Indiana allows the purchase of Israel Bonds, providing direct financial support to a government currently engaged in mass starvation and violence in Gaza. While other international investments must meet strict financial standards, Israel gets special treatment, no matter its actions. It’s time to end this double standard!


It’s time to stop arming Israel and start funding what Hoosiers actually need:

rural healthcare, education, affordable housing, and clean energy.

Sign Up Now

Choose your date below, complete the linked form, and tell us how you plan to participate. We’ll follow up with confirmation, support materials, and a reminder as your fast approaches.

We will never share your name or personal information without your permission.

Let’s Build Pressure. Let’s Build Power.

Fasting alone won’t feed Gaza.
But together, through collective action, relentless pressure, and public accountability, we can help end this crisis and bring justice closer.

Not Ready to Fast? You Can Still Help.

Fasting isn’t for everyone — and that’s okay!
You can still access our letter-writing tool kit and farmer’s market flyers to support the campaign and share our Call to Action!