Whereas as Orthodox Jews, we are dedicated to the proposition that God has placed us in this time and milieu to engage with the world and the predominant culture that we live in; and Whereas to benefit from the best that the general culture has to offer, and at the same time to attempt to Continue Reading »
Whereas, we are proud that the State of Israel responded so generously and effectively to the medical and personal needs of thousands of displaced, injured, hungry and homeless people; Whereas involvement in the larger world community and concern for the welfare of all humans is fundamental to our Torah values as we are commanded to Continue Reading »
Our hearts go out to the citizens of Haiti, reeling from this week’s devastating earthquake. We pray that God will sustain and heal the injured; protect those still in dire need; and give solace to the bereaved. We urge all citizens of the world, and all of our fellow Jews, to band together in support Continue Reading »