We live in a remarkable period of exponential discovery and achievement, particularly in the sciences. Greater understanding of DNA and cellular science offer the hope of treating many grave diseases as well as deterioration that comes with aging. These scientific advances must be accompanied by consideration for the moral dimensions of this research and experimentation. Continue Reading »
In the contemporary debate over the acceptability of torture as an investigative tool, we must consider carefully the arguments advanced for and against its use in our present day society where we struggle with understanding the extremism and barbarous character of those who use terrorism as weapons of devastation and fear. America must continue to Continue Reading »
The upsurge in terrorist activity in Europe and the Middle East is causing a serious decline in Israel’s tourism industry as more and more people are reluctant to travel abroad. Tourism is Israel’s number one source of income and provides employment for more than 20,000 people. Annual revenues from tourism exceed $1.4 billion. It has Continue Reading »
The Jewish community has become increasingly aware of the failure of its institutions to provide appropriate educational settings for children in day and religious schools with physical, psychological, cognitive and learning impairments. While we understand the real difficulties in adequately responding to these special needs because of budget and demographic constraints, we cannot afford to Continue Reading »
We commend the United States for sharing its knowledge of space technology for better communications and more accurate weather forecasting with other nations. We urge collaboration among all nations in spreading space knowledge for peaceful pursuits.
Absorption of Soviet Jews (1990) Women’s League has been involved in the movement to obtain freedom for Soviet Jews since its inception. Today, Soviet Jews are receiving permission to leave in unprecedented numbers. The pressing need is to find immediate ways and means of bringing them to Israel. In addition, many will be repatriated with Continue Reading »
Separation of Church and State** (2012) Background “Congress shall make no laws respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” (Bill of Rights, Article 1) While we are deeply committed to the fostering of religion in the home and by the synagogue, we are equally committed to the American belief that religion Continue Reading »
The bonds between the United States and Israel are secured by their shared commitment to the defense of democracy, justice and freedom. Their people share common ideals, values and spiritual roots. Israel has the strength, stability and strategic position to promote western interests in the Middle East and Eastern Mediterranean and to act as a Continue Reading »
“Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free. The wretched refuse of your teeming shore, Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door.” These words written by Emma Lazarus, inscribed upon the base of the Statue of Liberty, served as a beacon to Continue Reading »
Whereas, a spirit of hysteria has been manifested in the country as reflected in Congress by the passage of the McCarran Bill which fosters the development of fear and thought control, and Whereas, we firmly believe that this law and similar legislations undermine our freedoms guaranteed in the Bill of Rights, and Whereas, we are Continue Reading »
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