Sunday Closing Laws (1962) The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of compulsory Sunday Observance laws. As law-abiding citizens, National Women’s League accepts this ruling as the law of the land. Nevertheless, we continue to oppose Sunday laws in the conviction that they violate the principle of religious liberty by imposing sanctions on those Continue Reading »
Supreme Court Decision on Reapportionment (1962) The United States Supreme Court decision on the Tennessee Reapportionment Case (Baker vs. Carr) ruled that failure to reapportion legislative seats in State Legislatures to reflect population changes resulted in discrimination against voters in heavily populated areas. It also ruled that voters can bring action in Federal Courts to Continue Reading »
Syria has been particularly severe in recent years in oppressing and harassing Jewish citizens, seeking to use her Jewish citizens as hostages in negotiations with her neighbor, Israel. Women’s League for Conservative Judaism urges its members to continually communicate with the United Nations Secretary General, the President of the United States, their own Congressmen and Continue Reading »
Religion in the Public Schools (1958) One of the many crucial areas involving church-state relations is religion and public education. National Women’s League notes that efforts in support of religious intrusion in public schools have intensified. There is pressure on school personnel to incorporate religious doctrines and practices into public school programs. Religious holidays have Continue Reading »
Religious Liberty (1962) “Congress shall make no laws respecting an establishment or religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” – Bill of Rights, Article 1. National Women’s League believes that the maintenance and furtherance of religion are the responsibilities of the synagogue, the church and the home, and not the public school system. We are Continue Reading »
Religious Pluralism (Amended) (1998) From its very beginning, the Conservative/Masorti Movement has been committed to the return of the Jewish people to its homeland and, since the establishment of the State of Israel, has never wavered and will never waiver from its support, spiritually, politically and financially. While the basic premise of the State of Continue Reading »
The Persian Gulf War and new East-West relations have provided the impetus to move towards an international agreement to limit the flow of arms to the Middle East. The U.S. is the primary convener of the working group on arms control that was organized at the multilateral negotiations following the Madrid peace conference. In addition Continue Reading »
According to the U.S. Department of State, immigration is a fundamental aspect of our nation’s policy. “The United States is a nation of immigrants. Since its founding, the country has welcomed millions of people who have come to a land of opportunity. Their skills and hard work have contributed immeasurably to the economic, political, and Continue Reading »
Resolution for Racial Justice 2021 Women’s League for Conservative Judaism has a long history of supporting civil rights and justice for all. Our Jewish history of slavery and pursuit of freedom has made us sensitive to the oppression and suffering of others. We believe that all people are created in the image of God and Continue Reading »
Women’s League for Conservative Judaism is aware that education is central to preparing our citizens for effective participation in the economic, social and political life of the nation. The national drop-out rate has escalated; illiteracy is a serious problem even among high school graduates. There is a critical gap between public education and America’s capacity Continue Reading »
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