Freedom of Assembly (1960) National Women’s League has been alert and concerned with the menace of bigots who have abused the civil liberties of free speech and free assembly, in spreading hatred of the Jew. Nevertheless, we reaffirm our belief that freedom of speech and assembly must be held inviolate because they are basic to Continue Reading »
WHEREAS, the United Nations in 1946 barred Franco Spain from membership, and WHEREAS, despite the fact that there have been no subsequent changes in the fascist policies of Franco Spain that warrant a reversal of the action, the United Nations has admitted Franco Spain to some of its agencies, and WHEREAS, propaganda is now being Continue Reading »
Events in Eastern Europe have redefined America’s security interests. The failure of communism to provide economic stability and growth has opened up opportunities for democracy and free enterprise. In moving from an era of confrontation to an era of diplomacy we must bear in mind that an important tool of diplomacy is foreign aid. U.S. Continue Reading »
The blessing Jews recite after meals praise God for providing every Creature with food and sustenance (hazon et hakol). However, while the total world food supply is bountiful, millions of men, women and children perish each year for lack of adequate nourishment. Women’s League for Conservative Judaism, mindful of the teachings of our tradition resolves Continue Reading »
Federal Aid to Education (2006) The No Child Left Behind law, which is designed to help students throughout the country achieve greater levels of proficiency in reading and math, requires states to design their own tests. Some states have used commercial tests, some have created their own, and some have combined the two approaches. This Continue Reading »
Ethiopian Jewry in Israel (2000) The Falash Mura identify themselves as descendants of Jews (Beta Israel) who had converted to Christianity due to social and economic conditions within Ethiopia. The Falash Mura have only been able to apply for aliyah through a relative already living in Israel. In assessing the plight of the Falash Mura, Continue Reading »
The erosion of confidence in American politics and government as a result of the frequent disclosures of the unethical conduct of an increasing number of elected and appointed officials has led to the disillusionment of the electorate. Morality and accountability are basic to democratic ideals. Women’s League for Conservative Judaism supports the Congressional Ethics Committee Continue Reading »
Equality for Senior Citizens (1982) Projections for the year 2000 indicate that citizens over the age of 65 will comprise more than 20% of the population of the United States. According to current statistics, life expectancy is an additional 15 years at 65, and an additional 10 years at 74. Moreover, those additional years are Continue Reading »
Environment (1992) The Jewish community’s mandate to cultivate, protect and nurture the environment derives from the halakhah, and is informed by traditional Jewish sources. The biblical and Talmudic principle of Bal Tashhit, “Do not destroy,” is a principle that has been expanded in the halakhic tradition to proscribe all forms of environmental waste and damage. Continue Reading »
Background From our ancient texts we learn that Judaism speaks out against wasteful consumption of nature’s resources. The concept of bal tashchit (do not destroy; do not waste) has been a guiding rabbinic principle based on Deuteronomy 20:19-20, which admonishes the warrior not to destroy the trees of a city under siege. Over time, that Continue Reading »
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