July 26, 2001
Leading
Orthodox Jewish Groups Write Bush Encouraging Support For Stem Cell
Research With Guidelines
Today, the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America and the
Rabbinical Council of America wrote to President George W. Bush to express the support of these leading Orthodox Jewish organizations for federal funding for stem cell research so long as such research is conducted under careful guidelines.
The position expressed by the statement was developed in close consultation with leading rabbinic authorities and Orthodox Jewish scientists.
The UOJCA represents nearly 1,000 Orthodox Jewish synagogues and the RCA has a membership of over 1,000 Orthodox rabbis.
A copy of the letter is now online. Inquiries may be directed to the Union's Institute for Public Affairs at 202-857-2770.
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Union of Orthodox
Jewish Congregations of America
Institute for Public Affairs
Main Office:
11 Broadway
New York, NY 10004
Phone: 212-613-8124 Fax: 212-564-9058
E-mail: ipa@ou.org |
Washington Office:
1640 Rhode Island Ave NW
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-857-2770 Fax: 202-331-916
E-mail: ipadc@ou.org |
Prof.
Richard Stone, Chairman
Nathan Diament, Director
Betty Ehrenberg, Director, International
Affairs & Communal Relations
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