Whereas the Rabbinical Assembly is holding its 2013 Convention in Jerusalem, celebrating Israel’s 65 years of independence;
Whereas uniting all Jews is a core principle of Zionism and the State of Israel;
Whereas Zionism was and remains a cornerstone of Masorti Judaism’s founding principles and the Rabbinical Assembly applauds our colleagues in the Masorti Movement in Israel for their devotion to building Jewish institutions that meet the needs of Israel’s diverse population;