Israel

Israel-PLO Declaration of Principles

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Background The Israel-PLO Declaration of Principles signed in Washington, DC, September 13, 1993, offers the best hope for a comprehensive, regional peace accord. However, the Declaration of Principles (DOP) is the beginning and not the end of a process, and must be carefully nurtured. The UAHC is fully committed to

In Support of the Peace Process

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Background The Union of American Hebrew Congregations is shocked, horrified and outraged by the assassination of the Prime Minister of Israel, Yitzhak Rabin z"l. The Prime Minister was a man of physical daring, military brilliance and moral courage. The Jewish people have lost one of the great Jewish figures of

In Support of Women of the Wall

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Background The Agreement on Robinson’s Arch: Soon after the Barak government was elected, the Conservative movement in Israel entered into negotiations to designate Robinson’s Arch as an official alternative to the Western Wall area for Conservative prayer services. The North American Reform movement felt particularly strongly that while historically Robinson’s

Israel

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Background The sobering developments of the past year have reminded us yet again of the profound challenges that Israel faces; we have seen too that not all of these challenges come from external enemies. As Israel withdrew from Gaza this summer, the opponents of disengagement demonstrated that Judaism is not

Israel #1

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As Reform Jews, we affirm our obligation to become involved in issues affecting Israel's survival and to speak out with love and concern. The pursuit of peace is a religious commandment; it is an inherent part of our profound commitment to K'lal Yisrael and our solidarity with our brothers and