Tag: economy

Resolution In Support of Aid to States (USA)

Whereas Jewish tradition has long taught that it is the community’s responsibility to provide for its poor, as Lev. 25:35 teaches, “If your brother, being in straits, comes under your authority, you shall strengthen him;”

Whereas Jewish communities always provided for their poor, as Maimonides teaches, “We have never seen nor heard of an Israelite community that does not have a charity fund;”

Whereas the number of people receiving welfare increased in more than ¾ of the states during the last quarter of 2002;

Resolution on the Threat From Iran

Whereas recognizing and supporting the ongoing efforts of the government of the United States and the Security Council of the United Nations together with many countries around the world that are concerned by Iran’s goal of achieving complete nuclear capabilities and that are taking steps to stop their nuclear program;

Whereas Iran has rebuffed requests from the international community to halt its nuclear development program;

Whereas a nuclear Iran poses a threat to many countries in the world, the international economy and world-wide oil markets;