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Since We’re Talking About Voting…

01/13/2020 12:09:39 PM

Jan13

Don’t forget that voting opens soon for the World Zionist Organization. For the North American Reform Jewish community, this election is by far the most important tool for weighing in on matters of funding, political power, and influence in Israel.

In 2015, Kendra Sager and Jane Taves had the privilege of attending the last World Zionist Congress in Jerusalem. There they saw the passion of Reform Jews from around the world to keep Israel both a Jewish and a democratic state, one that reflects our values of inclusiveness and pluralism and acknowledges more than one way to be Jewish in Israel. They also saw the passion of those who would like to marginalize Reform Judaism in Israel, who embrace the ultra-Orthodox hold on matters involving worship, conversion, marriage, who is considered a rabbi, and who is considered a Jew.

The Reform movement platform will be represented by the ARZA Reform slate of delegates. This platform includes:

  • A two-state solution for two peoples
  • Equal funding for liberal streams of Judaism in Israel
  • Influence in national organizations to represent liberal, democratic values

To vote, you must:

Don’t miss your chance to have a voice in these important issues! Visit www.arza.org and sign up to receive a reminder when the polls open. For more information, see https://www.tbemadison.org/blog?post_id=930397.

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