Resolutions

Whereas Jewish tradition has derived from the Torah the principles of bal tashhit, "Do not waste" (Deut. 20:19); Whereas the situation in the Middle East continues to escalate and our own country has engaged in armed conflict with Iraq, it is...

Whereas the United States and Canada have long been a haven for immigrants seeking the political, economic and religious freedoms this country offers and in particular Jews have relied and continue to rely on fair and open immigration policies;...

Whereas the United States and Canada have long been a haven for immigrants seeking the political, economic and religious freedoms this country offers and in particular Jews have relied and continue to rely on fair and open immigration policies;...

Whereas in the last century, public health measures such as sanitation and vaccination helped wipe out many infectious diseases, adding 25 years to life expectancy; Whereas despite modern advances in medicine, many chronic diseases are increasing...

Whereas the Torah (Deut. 15:8) enjoins us to provide for the basic needs of the poor (de mahsoro); Whereas Jewish tradition has always valued work for bringing dignity to the worker, as the Talmud (Nedarim 49b) says, “Great is work, for it honors...

Whereas Jewish tradition has long taught that it is the community’s responsibility to provide for its poor, as Lev. 25:35 teaches, “If your brother, being in straits, comes under your authority, you shall strengthen him;” Whereas Jewish...

Whereas Jews converted by the Bet Din of the Masorti Movement in Buenos Aires suffer discrimination by the authorities of the Asociacion Mutual Argentina – AMIA; and Whereas there is no member of the Rabbinical Assembly represented in the AMIA,...

Whereas the members of the Rabbinical Assembly are greatly concerned by the persistence and resurgence of anti-Semitism around the world; and Whereas in the Middle East, leaders have failed to speak out against false and incendiary allegations such...

Whereas the strength of the Conservative/Masorti Movement lies in serving Jewish communities the world over; Whereas Masorti Olami (the World Council) has embarked upon a vigorous campaign to expand Conservative Masorti communities in Europe and...

Whereas the State of Israel is the spiritual homeland of the Jewish People; Whereas the citizens of Israel find themselves under physical attack on a daily basis; Whereas the Rabbinical Assembly stands with the State of Israel and with its...

Rabbi Yose HaGalili says, "How meritorious is peace? Even in time of war Jewish law requires that one initiate discussions of peace." (Leviticus Rabbah, Tzav 9 ). Whereas the United States, the United Kingdom, and other countries are...

Whereas the economic crisis in the Argentinean economy has resulted in the disappearance of almost the entire middle class, including the Jewish middle class; Whereas 750.000 jobs were lost between October 2001 and December 2002, and 162,000...

Whereas there is a grave shortage of organs available for transplantation, leading to thousands of deaths each year; Whereas serious illnesses and conditions leading to disability and often death may be ameliorated or cured through new technologies;...

Whereas the Kotel Ha’Maaravi has been an eternal symbol of hope and unity for the entire Jewish people; Whereas Jews the world over yearn to pray and celebrate by the Kotel in keeping with their various customs; Whereas the Kotel Plaza has...

Whereas the National Jewish Population Study reveals that identification with the Jewish religion, observance, the Jewish people and the State of Israel is highest among those with the greatest level of Jewish education; Whereas the Conservative...

Whereas since the founding of Magen David Adom (MDA), it has not been recognized in the International Committee of the Red Cross or the Red Cross/Red Crescent International Federation due to its use of the symbol of the red Magen David as its...

Whereas Saddam Hussein initiated two aggressive wars against neighbouring Iran and Kuwait; Whereas Saddam Hussein is responsible for the execution of tens of thousands of Iraqi political opponents, Shiite Muslims and Kurds, the expulsion of...

Whereas every nation has the right and responsibility to protect its citizens from attack; Whereas the State of Israel is under attack from bombers supported by terrorist organizations determined to undermine the morale of its citizens and...

WHEREAS President Bush and the United States of America have undertaken the furthering of freedom and democracy around the world; and WHEREAS we support the troops and coalition forces who are in harm’s way to achieve this end;...

Background: We, members of the Rabbinical Assembly, are heirs to traditions that ingrain in us an “aggressive attitude toward improving life,” exemplified in Pirkei Avot 2:20-1 “Rabbi Tarfon taught: The day is short, the task is great. You are not...