Resolutions

WHEREAS the Rabbinical Assembly since its founding has fervently supported a Zionist ideology as integral to the Jewish People; WHEREAS Israel is a vibrant democracy where all political issues are thoroughly debated; WHEREAS the United States...

Whereas the Conservative/Masorti Movement through partnering with green organizations, seeks to promote environmental awareness, education and sustainable development in Israel; Whereas in the absence of responsible...

“These are the deeds that yield immediate fruit and continue to yield fruit in the world to come: honoring parents, doing deeds of lovingkindness, making peace between one person and another and the study of Torah is the most basic of them...

Whereas the observance of Shabbat has been a defining mitzvah for the Jewish people; Whereas the Rabbinical Assembly is committed to the halakhic observance of Shabbat; Whereas the Rabbinical Assembly and the Masorti Movement seek to...

Whereas the Rabbinical Assembly is committed to conversion according to halakhah and requires appropriate study and observance as well as milah/hatafat dam brit (ritual circumcision) and t’vilah (mikveh); Whereas the Rabbinical Assembly...

Whereas the Rabbinical Assembly upholds the mitzvah of marriage with huppah and kiddushin; Whereas the current climate established by the Orthodox religious authorities in Israel leads unfortunately to a large number of Israeli couples to...

Whereas the institution of the chief rabbi was established to provide leadership and status to the rabbinate based on a European model during the Mandate period in pre-state Israel; Whereas instead the institution of the chief rabbinate...

Whereas Rabbi Jerome Epstein, the executive vice president and chief executive officer of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, has been the chief professional at the helm of United Synagogue since 1986;Whereas Rabbi Epstein has...

Whereas the mission of the Rabbinical Assembly founded in 1901, is to advocate on behalf of and support the work of Conservative rabbis in their rabbinate;Whereas Rabbi Julie Schonfeld has given exceptional service to the Rabbinical...

Whereas Rabbi Joel Meyers, the Executive Vice President of the Rabbinical Assembly, has been the chief professional at the helm of the RA since 1989;Whereas Rabbi Meyers has worked tirelessly to grow the RA in Israel, Latin America and...

Whereas Gilad Shalit, the son of Aviva and Noam Shalit, was abducted by Hamas terrorists at Kerem Shalom within Israel’s borders as part of an unprovoked attack on Sunday, June 25, 2006 when he was 19 years old and has been held captive now for...

Whereas the Talmud states in discussing the merits of the opposing legal opinions of Rabbis Hillel and Shammai, (Eruvin 13b) “eilu ve-eilu divrei Elohim chayim – these and these are the words of the living God”; Whereas Conservative/Masorti...

Whereas: The land of Israel has been home to the Jewish people for millennia; The Jewish people has prayed and worked for a return to their homeland during all their years of exile; The Jewish people suffered persecution...

Whereas the Rabbinical Assembly passed resolutions in 2007 and 2008 expressing our concern over the threat of a nuclear armed Iran; Whereas the regime of Iran has demonstrated anti-Semitism repeatedly, publically and shamelessly and has called...

Whereas the Rabbinical Assembly supports the democratic process and democratically elected governments of the State of Israel; Whereas the State of Israel has consistently extended its hand in peace to its Arab neighbors and has, over the years,...

Whereas May 2, 2010 marked the 150th anniversary of the birth of Theodor Herzl, the founder of the modern Zionist movement whose bold and daring vision and inspirational leadership gave impetus to the dream of founding our modern...

Whereas political discourse has become increasingly rancorous and disparaging, replacing reasoned argument with demonizing invective and ad hominem attacks; Whereas public debates too often descend into what political scientist Thomas...

Whereas at its upcoming convention in July of 2010, the Middle East Study Committee of the Presbyterian Church will present a report entitled, “Breaking Down the Walls” presenting its findings and perspectives on the Middle...

“You shall appoint magistrates and officials for your tribes, in all the settlements that the Lord your God is giving you, and they shall govern the people with due justice. You shall not judge unfairly: you shall show no...

Whereas the mission of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism founded in 1913 is to help strengthen the Conservative movement in Judaism by strengthening Conservative congregations;Whereas Rabbi Steven Wernick has served the Movement...