Resolution Adopted by the CCAR
MARRIAGE LAWS
Digests of resolutions adopted by the
Central Conference of American Rabbis
between 1889 and 1974
1. In view of the fact that increasing laxities in the marital relationship
are awakening
greatest alarm and is becoming a matter of deep concern for the preservation
of the
sanctity of the American home,
And in view of the fact that this evil is to a large extent due to the laxity
and
diversity of marriage and divorce laws in the different states of our
country,
And in view of the fact that active measures are being taken by various
organizations
of our country in bringing about the introduction of more vigorous and uniform
laws
on marriage and divorce,
Be it resolved, That the Central Conference of American Rabbis, guided by its
knowledge
that the preservation of Israel during all the ages of its persecution was to
a very
large extent due to the sanctity of the marital tie, endorses every effort
making
towards the safeguarding of the American home, and pledges its hearty support
towards
bringing about the desired legislation.
Your committee concurs in the recommendation of this resolution and favors a
uniform
national law to regulate marriage and divorce and endorses every legitimate
endeavor
made towards that end. (1906, p. 65)
2. The Conference favors a uniform national law to regulate marriage and
divorce and
endorses every legitimate endeavor made toward that end. (1906, p. 192)
3. Resolved, That the Central Conference of American Rabbis declare itself in
favor
of and pledge its support to legislation providing for a doctor’s certificate
prior
to the issuance of a marriage license. Moved as an amendment to the resolution
that
what was said last year on the subject be reaffirmed. (1913, p. 134)
4. We urge that a uniform law for all States be enacted providing for 1) An
interval
of seven days between time of application for marriage license and the issuing
thereof,
except in emergency. 2) A thorough examination by a physician. 3) An
elementary course in problems of marriage and family life. (1935, p. 76)