Israel

Operation Equality

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Background In Israel, non-Orthodox rabbis are not granted equal status with Orthodox rabbis in the performance of life-cycle events, such as marriage, divorce and conversion. As a result Reform, Conservative, Reconstructionist and secular Jews in Israel are accorded unequal treatment relative to Orthodox Jews and non-Jews.

Peace in the Middle East

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Background Since its establishment, the State of Israel has not known a day of peace with any neighbor save Egypt. On many occasions we have expressed our shared pain with Israel over the continuing threats to its existence by its neighbors.

Pilgrimage Resolution

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Background We are a people with a long memory of our roots in the Land of Israel, a people that reminds itself on a regular basis of the hope of “next year in Jerusalem.” Within this sacred land, our prophets called out for justice, peace and mercy and our ancient

Recognition of Israel's 60th Anniversary

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BACKGROUND We celebrate the miracle of Israel's birth and existence, applauding her accomplishments and understanding the dangers of powerlessness., The historical reality calls upon us as religious Jews and Reform Zionists to engage in acts of sanctity and to embed this holy day, Israel's 60 th anniversary, in our sacred