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Resolution on Freedom, Democracy and the Humane Treatment of Prisoners
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;...
Resolution Regarding the Capture of Saddam Hussein and a Free and Democratic Iraq
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...
Resolution on Election Reform
WHEREAS Judaism believes in the equality of all human beings regardless of race, creed or any other consideration; and
WHEREAS we, as Jews, believe that all Americans must have equal access to the voting process which is so central to our...
Resolution On Immigration to the United States
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;...
Resolution On Immigration to Canada
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;...
Resolution on Conflict with Iraq
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...
Resolution on the AMIA in Argentina
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,...
Resolution In Support of Aid to States (USA)
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...
Resolution on Support for Mercaz Olami Electoral Campaigns
WHEREAS the worldwide Conservative/Masorti Movement is represented in the World Zionist Organization and Jewish Agency for Israel by MERCAZ Olami; and WHEREAS the participation in the World Zionist Organization and Jewish Agency has produced since...
Resolution on Resumption of Peace Negotiations Between Israelis and Palestinians
WHEREAS successive Governments of Israel have sincerely attempted to settle the dispute with the Palestinians through negotiations for peace; and WHEREAS the Rabbinical Assembly deplores and condemns the decision of the Palestinian Authority to...