November 24, 1999
Orthodox Union Supports Philanthropists’ Call For Civil Discourse
The Orthodox Union supports the recent ads that have appeared in Anglo-Jewish
publications across the country outlining acceptable standards for a healthy exchange of
views between the many organizations and agencies of the Jewish community, Mandell I.
Ganchrow, M.D., President of the Orthodox Union– the
nation’s largest Orthodox Jewish umbrella organization – issued the following
statement:
"The Orthodox Union is proud to join in the call to unity and
civility offered by this unique alliance of Jewish foundations. We firmly believe that the
American Jewish community is strengthened by its wealth of organizations and the diversity
of positions they represent. In fact, at this time of Thanksgiving, as we reflect on the
principles upon which this country was founded, we must be especially grateful for the
right to freedom of expression we are all privileged to share. When we discuss our
respective points of view, we must each bear responsibility for ensuring that our dialogue
is grounded in mutual respect. As we learn in the Ethics of the Fathers (4:15), the
honor of our colleagues should be as dear to us as the reverence we demonstrate for our
teachers."
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