This resolution was prepared in consultation with the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (of which Women’s League is a member) and the Rabbinical Assembly. BACKGROUND The Torah states that we are each created b’tzelem Elohim, in the image of God (Genesis 1:27). We learn from this that there is holiness in all people, regardless of Continue Reading »
Most of Israel is classified as arid (60%) or semi-arid. Rainfall is confined to the winter and occurs mainly in the northern and western parts of the country. A dry season with practically no rainfall prevails from April to the end of October. Additionally, there is extreme variability in the amount of rainfall from year Continue Reading »
In September 1995, the Fourth World Conference on Women will be convened in Beijing, China, where a Platform for Action will be adopted to analyze obstacles to women’s advancement and to recommend steps to overcome those obstacles. The Platform of Action, as well as preparatory meetings leading up to the Conference, is intended to mobilize Continue Reading »
Consistent with Judaism’s basic principles of equality for all people, Women’s League for Conservative Judaism is committed to the pursuit of equality in Jewish life and has a long-standing history of support for full religious participation of Jewish women in ritual life. Women’s League for Conservative Judaism believes that: Religious pluralism within Judaism is essential Continue Reading »
A 1994 study conducted by the Alan Guttmacher Institute revealed that while most insurance policies in the U.S. cover prescription drugs in general, the vast majority does not include equitable coverage for prescription contraceptive drugs and devices. As the primary recipients of prescription contraceptives, women are disproportionately affected by this lack of coverage. While for Continue Reading »
The following is a definition of workplace crime developed by the National Council on Crime and Delinquency: “Workplace crime is an ‘intentional act by an employee that results in loss of value or in damage-to the, property of a public or private sector employer; an act that benefits the actor financially or otherwise.” We, as Continue Reading »
Concerned with the high divorce rate and the breakdown of family bonds, Women’s League recognizes that grandparents can also be considered as victims in cases of divorce or death within a family. While a majority of states do have laws allowing grandparents to seek visiting rights, statutes vary considerably in terms of the petition process Continue Reading »
The profound changes in our society over the past decade have sent shockwaves throughout the volunteer world. Women’s League for Conservative Judaism, the largest Synagogue-affiliated women’s volunteer organization in the world, reaffirms voluntarism as the hallmark of a democratic society, contributing dynamically to the perpetuation of Judaism and human welfare. We resolve, therefore, to: Heighten Continue Reading »
Despite the granting of voting rights to virtually all American citizens 18 years and over, fewer and fewer of those eligible are voting. This paradox permeates all segments of the population. Women’s League for Conservative Judaism recommends, therefore, that: Simplified voter registration procedures be instituted in all States. Absentee Balloting be simplified to encourage greater Continue Reading »
Women’s League for Conservative Judaism recognizes that adequate health care is a basic right of all, regardless of age or ability to pay. To assure that such care is made available, Women’s League urges: The Congress to enact legislation establishing a National Health Insurance program to include: Provision for community-based preventive medicine and health education. Continue Reading »
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