Resolution Adopted by the CCAR

The United Nations

Adopted by the CCAR at the 86th Annual Convention of
the Central Conference of American Rabbis
1975

WHEREAS we are heirs of a prophetic tradition which ever sought to repair the damaged world, and

WHEREAS in our efforts to restore the world to sanity we affirm the following position which we take knowing full well the complexity of such an issue but knowing also that we cannot be silent,

WHEREAS we have long looked to the United Nations for leadership in the pursuit of world justice and peace,

BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that we view with abhorrence the corruption of the United Nations agencies such as UNESCO by nations with political intent. Yet we reaffirm the need for programs of international cooperation, calling particular attention to the fine work of UNICEF. We call on our congregations and communities to support the United Nations and to become involved in its efforts and those of its various specialized agencies so that the United Nations may, ultimately, fulfill the promise of its founding--the attainment of a lasting peace and justice for all humanity.