Archive: December 2006

Response to Rabbinical Assembly’s Decisions Regarding Ordination of Gays and Lesbians, and “Commitment Ceremonies”

Posted on December 7, 2006

Dec 7, 2006 — The Rabbinical Council of America (RCA) has, with great sadness, taken note of this week’s decision of the Rabbinical Assembly to allow for the ordination of gays and lesbians, as well as permission to officiate at so-called same-sex “commitment ceremonies.” This decision represents yet another significant step in the further estrangement Continue Reading »

RCA Protests Planned Gay Pride Parade in Jerusalem

Posted on July 5, 2006

Statement on a Parade Slated for the Sacred City of Jerusalem July 5, 2006 — The Rabbinical Council of America has today communicated to the appropriate governmental authorities in Israel its firm opposition to permitting an event entitled “The Gay Pride Parade,” to take place in the holy city of Jerusalem, and whose organizers seek Continue Reading »

Homosexuality 1993

Posted on June 1, 1993

Jun 1, 1993 — RESOLUTION: HOMOSEXUALITY The Rabbinical Council of America views with distress the condoning of homosexuality as a legitimate alternate lifestyle. Such an attitude rejects a fundamental moral pillar of the Torah.At the same time that we reject homosexuality as a legitimate alternate lifestyle, we also condemn actions that bash or persecute homosexuals.We recognize Continue Reading »