Ichud HaRabbanim
L'Maan Am Yisrael
V'Eretz Yisrael
Organization of Rabbis for the People of Israel
Objectives
To determine and implement modes of action in order to preserve the Land of Israel in the spirit of Torah, to educate the public and influence the political, behavioral, and legal norms in this spirit. This organization was not established to replace organizations which are active today but rather to seek a common vantage point to appear before the public unified and with a clearly formulated message.
Presidency
HaRav Avraham Shapiro, Former Chief Rabbi of Israel
HaRav Shaul Yisraeli (founding member, since deceased)
HaRav Moshe Tzvi Neria, Head of Bnei Akiva Network of Yeshivot (founding member, since deceased)
International Presidency
Rav Avraham Shapiro, Former Chief Rabbi of Israel
Rabbi Aharon Soleveitchick
Rav Haim Gotenik, Senior Rabbi of Australia
The organization represents some 3,000 rabbis around the world.
Principles
The people of Israel are the Chosen People. The Creator of the Universe is the God of Israel, and we are His nation. The land of Israel, blessed with a unique sanctity, was given by God to the Jewish people for all generations to enable it to fulfill its universal-national mission.
The Land of Israel is the national homeland of the Jewish people from time immemorial, first as the patrimony of the fathers of the nation, then as the heritage of the entire Jewish nation. It was here that the nation developed, lived a sovereign and independant national life, and formulated cultural and moral standards which were adopted by the civilized world.
The State of Israel was established as the realization of the just demand of the Jewish people to its homeland. Out of the self-sacrificing faith and vision of the Jewish people, widespread settlement was established throughout the Land of Isreal.
The right of the people of Israel is indisputable. It is a Torah commandment for all generations to conquer the Land of Israel, to settle it and to preserve it.
Address:
Ichud HaRabbanim, P.O.Box 5010, Jerusalem ISRAEL
Telephone
972-2-6511248
Fax:
972-2-6540356
Email any comments to Ichud@jer1.co.il
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