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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

WHEREAS as the intifada continues, many church spokespersons have too frequently tied the murdering of Jews to Arab poverty and frustration; and

WHEREAS anti-Semitism is once again on the rise, particularly in Europe;...

WHEREAS we are bidden שלום דרכי מפני (for ways of peace) and הבריות שלום מפני (for peace among all creatures) and איבה מפני (to avoid hatred) and ה׳ חילול מפני (to avoid disgrace) and העולם תקון מפני (for improving the world) to be concerned...