Resolution Adopted by the CCAR
Hispanic Jewish Relationships
Adopted by the CCAR at the 90th Annual Convention of
the Central Conference of American Rabbis
Phoenix, Arizona, March 26-29, 1979
Whereas,
members of the Hispanic community constitute an ever increasing proportion of our
national population: and
Whereas,
members of the Hispanic community have been severely handicapped in access to employment
in governmental positions. particularly in our larger cities: and
Whereas
, our Central Conference of American Rabbis is already on record supporting the rights
of Hispanics in endeavors such as those of the United Farm Workers;
Therefore, be it resolved
that the Central Conference of American Rabbis:
1. Work to establish closer relationships and create an ongoing dialogue with members
of the Hispanic community, so that the needs of this community can be more fully
understood;
2. Help to develop educational and employment opportunities for those sections of
the Hispanic community denied such opportunities;
3. Understand and develop positions on such controversial issues as bilingual education
and illegal immigration of undocumented aliens with an eye to greater sympathy for
the problems of the Hispanic community as well as for the needs of our society at
large.