Israel

Israel and South Africa

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Background The 1985 General Assembly of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations reaffirmed our longstanding opposition to apartheid, and called for the United States and Canada to terminate military sales and to place economic pressure on South Africa to dismantle its system of apartheid. The Union of American Hebrew Congregations

Israel and the Prophetic Vision

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As Reform Jews, we reaffirm our commitment to strengthening the State of Israel, which is based on the prophetic vision of justice and peace. We are proud of Israel's record in applying the highest standards of our Jewish tradition to a broad spectrum of issues, sometimes at the risk of

Israel Movement for Progressive Judaism

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The Union of American Hebrew Congregations grieves over the tragic cycle of violence that grips the administered territories. Violence provokes violence, and one day's instigator becomes the next day's victim. Therefore, the Union of American Hebrew Congregations associates itself with the position of the Israel Movement for Progressive Judaism on

Israeli Arab Citizens

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As Reform Jews, we have profound pride in the State of Israel, a vibrant democracy, and its accomplishments over the past 61 years. We rejoice in the existence of Israel as a haven for those fleeing lands of oppression and revel in the opportunity for the Jewish people to continue