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Below is a resolution proclaiming your synagogue’s, school’s or
organization chapter’s solidarity with Israel. We ask that all synagogues
and schools adopt this important proclamation at this crucial time and
have it adopted by your local governments as well. Please call us at (212)
613-8123 to let us know you have done so.
April 2002
A Proclamation Of Solidarity With Israel
On The
54th Anniversary Of The State Of Israel
Whereas we, the members of
(name of synagogue or group) are
ASSEMBLED on (date) ;
PROUDLY join with communities in Israel and Jews the world over in
marking the 54th year since the nations of the world recognized the right
of the Jewish people to a sovereign state in the land of Israel and
marking the 35th year since the liberation of Jerusalem by the brave men
of the Israel Defense Forces, 28 Iyar 5727;
PLEDGE our solidarity and our bond with Medinat Yisrael, the people
of Israel in the land of Israel;
RECOGNIZE and support the right and the responsibility of the State
of Israel to the defense, security and well-being of her citizens;
SALUTE the accomplishments of the people of Israel in the fields of
Torah education, science and agriculture, medicine and so many advanced
fields;
RECOGNIZE the links which bind Israel and the Jewish people the
world over with Jerusalem as its united capital – indivisible – as the
heart and soul of the Jewish people around the world;
JOIN together with the State and people of Israel, and Jews around
the globe in Unity and Solidarity;
RESOLVE to visit Israel as soon and as often as possible in support
of our brothers and sisters in Israel;
PRAY to the Almighty for the safety and security of Israel and
Jerusalem and that He will bless His people with peace;
AND THUS, we do hereby reaffirm our commitment and dedication to
these principles;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, we, the membership of
__________________ (synagogue, school or organization chapter) join with
the Rabbinical Council of America, the Orthodox Union and Jewish
communities around the world in reaffirming our solidarity with and
unwavering support for the people of Israel and for Jerusalem, her
eternal, united capital and pledge to encourage tourism to Israel on every
level, and to increase our efforts to educate the public and American
policy makers about the unique status of Israel in the life of world Jewry
and to strongly urge our government to strengthen its commitments to the
special relationship of our country with Israel, maintaining the historic
U.S. role as Israel’s staunchest ally.
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