5:04 PM
Gil Student
The following resolutions are on the Rabbinical Council of America's website, dated May 18 2006 and presumably emanating from its recent convention:
- On The Importance of Preserving the Environment: RCA calls upon its members to educate concerning the importance of preserving the environment.
- On the Evacuees of Gaza and Shomron: The RCA calls upon the State of Israel to assist the evacuees of Gaza and Shomron in assimilating back into Israeli society.
- Responding to Dishonest Behavior of Prominent Jewish Figures: The RCA condemns dishonest behavior, especially that of prominent Jewish figures, and urges steps to educate against future recurrences.
- Maintaining Passion for the State of Israel: The RCA calls upon its members to help maintain and foster a passion for the State of Israel, especially during a time when Israel is making some of her most difficult decisions.
- Use of Prenuptial Agreement: RCA reaffirms that no member rabbi should officiate at a wedding unless a proper prenuptial agreement has been executed.
- Protocols for Interfaith Dialogue: RCA reaffirms the need for continued adherance to Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik's guidelines regarding interfaith dialogue.
- Increasing Demonization of the Settlers in Israel: RCA calls upon the government of Israel to deal with the settler population with respect, patience and within a context of brotherhood.
- RCA Urges Proactive Iran Policy: The RCA urges steps to counter the serious and growing threat of the current Iranian government.
- RCA Condemns Darfur Genocide: The RCA calls upon the Jewish community to do all that is in its power to put a stop to the genocide in Darfur, Sudan.
- Convention Issues Educational Support Initiatives: The RCA reaffirms the need to support and fund our Jewish day schools and Yeshivot, and make a quality Jewish education accessible and affordable.
- RCA Advocates Steps to Reduce Oil Consumption: The RCA urges the reduction of America's dependence on oil.
