Israel

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

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

At the Montreal 1967 Biennial, responding to the impact of the Six Day War, the UAHC formalized its institutional commitment to build a reciprocal and mutually beneficial relationship with the State of Israel. By and large, the procedures originally established have proven inadequate to the task. The development of Progressive

Background For the last two years, the Union of American Hebrew Congregations has participated in a coalition of five national and international Reform organizations which worked to secure increased funding for Reform programs in Israel from the Jewish Agency, the primary recipient of UJA and Keren Kayemet funds. This effort

Background The Union for Reform Judaism is deeply committed to supporting efforts to bring about a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that will fulfill the national aspirations of both the Israeli and Palestinian peoples within the context of peaceful coexistence and mutual recognition. These efforts would allow both peoples