Resolution Adopted by the CCAR
Reform Commitmment to Israel
Adopted by the CCAR at the 89th Annual Convention of
the Central Conference of American Rabbis
Toronto, Canada, June 26-29, 1978
The CCAR reaffirms its spiritual and cultural commitment to Medinat Israel on its
thirtieth anniversary. We recall with pride the historic role of the leaders of Reform
Judaism in the rebuilding of our ancient homeland.
This year Reform Jews were enabled to participate more fully in the organized Zionist
movement through the creation of ARZA and KADIMA. We stand committed to the support
of these vital new political entities. We commend ARZA for shepherding through adoption a resolution on religious pluralism in the World Zionist Organization, which urges
it upon the State of Israel.
We call on our congregations to continue their active involvement in strengthening
the hands of those who toil to rebuild Zion. We call upon all congregations to support
the UJA and Israel Bonds. We salute those of our congregants who have joined with
ARZA and KADIMA in the ongoing work of Zionism.
Our students have made good use of NFTY summer tours and longer term exchanges with
Israelis. This work needs greater support. All congregational pilgrimages to Israel
should visit the many Reform Jewish institutions in the land: HUC-JIR, the Leo Baeck
School in Haifa and Kibbutz Yahel, among others .