Tag: racism

Whereas it is the responsibility of all Americans to fight racism, both conscious and unconscious, not only in history, but in our time.  Not only in the wider world but within the Jewish community; and

Whereas the Jewish community is multi-racial, therefore issues that disproportionately impact people of color negatively impact our congregations, our family members and our neighbors, both Jewish and non-Jewish; and

Whereas the book of Psalms teaches, “Guard your tongue from evil, your lips from deceitful speech. Shun evil and do good, seek amity and pursue it.” (Psalms 34:14-15);

Whereas the Rabbinical Assembly is on record with previous resolutions applauding the United Nations for rescinding Zionism is Racism (1992) and calling upon ourselves to improve relations with other races and religions (1993);