Displaced Homemakers (1978) Women’s League for Conservative Judaism recommends that its Sisterhood women support legislation at federal and state levels for aid to displaced homemakers and for the funding of developmental child care centers and related services, to enable women to seek training and to compete for employment on a more nearly equal basis. We Continue Reading »
Emerging Democracies in Eastern Europe (1990) The sudden and swift transformation of Communist Eastern European countries into Democratic societies has produced a sea of change in East-West relations, posing new opportunities as well as new dangers. This dramatic transformation is leading to a reduction in East-West tensions, improved relations between the United States and Eastern Continue Reading »
Maintaining the Dignity of the Elderly (1978) Sisterhood women can be of invaluable help in making it possible for the elderly to maintain their own homes. We recommend that they not only volunteer for special services such as shopping, telephone reassurance, visiting, etc., but secure the help of young people through United Synagogue Youth, for Continue Reading »
Education in Israel (2006) In order to maintain a smart, efficient global economy with a competitive edge and raise the standard of living of all the state’s inhabitants, Israel must maintain its status as a highly educated society. With few natural resources except the talent and intellect of its citizens, Israel must continue to focus Continue Reading »
Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Mind-Altering Drugs (1984) The drunk driving problem creates an annual cost of over $5 billion in North America. The connection between drunk driving, especially among teenagers, and motor vehicle accidents has been amply substantiated. Women’s League for Conservative Judaism, recognizing that all people are created in God’s image, Continue Reading »
Driving Under the Influence of Mind-Altering Drugs (1984) The widespread abuse of mind-altering drugs, which cuts across social, religious and economic lines, is contributing to the high incidence of motor vehicle accidents. Women’s League for Conservative Judaism supports and urges its Sisterhoods to: Promote strong legislation, with strict penalties and adequate law enforcement; Encourage development Continue Reading »
Domestic Violence (Amended) (1996) Abusive behavior is not a new phenomenon. It has existed throughout the ages and is documented in biblical texts and the Shulkhan Arukh. No one is immune from domestic violence, including the Jewish community. It cuts across all economic, educational, racial and religious liens. It affects the lives of children and Continue Reading »
Disarmament (1960) “We are convinced it is our duty to establish a new world in which people are able to live together with nuclear weapons totally abolished and all war renounced.” We urge the United States to continue its determined efforts to achieve agreement on the limitation and control of conventional and nuclear armaments. Disarmament Continue Reading »
Rights of the Disabled (1990) Women’s League for Conservative Judaism has a long history of commitment to providing services for the disabled, from Sisterhood brailing, recording and large type printing to national sponsorship of films, libraries and financial support. Women’s League for Conservative Judaism promotes the right of the disabled to participate more fully in Continue Reading »
Cybertechnology can be the means for hate groups to preach to the unconverted, to recruit new members and to reach a vast audience. Extremists can work anonymously and have world-wide impact. While it is difficult to make a definitive connection between hate sites and violent acts, we know that these sites can contribute to an Continue Reading »
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