Tag Archives: URJ

Rabbi Rick Block’s Address on Freedom of the Pulpit and Israel at CCAR 2014

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Rabbi Kaufman

Speaking of Israel: Rabbis and Freedom of the Pulpit Sermon Delivered by Rabbi Richard A. Block President, Central Conference of American Rabbis At the CCAR’s 125th Annual Convention Chicago, March 31, 2014   One Erev Shabbat, a rabbi and temple president … Continue reading →

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Our Response to the 100 Jewish Leaders Letter

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Rabbi Kaufman

We Are For Israel has been asked to offer a response to the letter written by 100 American Jewish Leaders seeking that Israel work with Secretary of State Kerry to produce a plan demonstrating “Israel’s readiness to make painful territorial … Continue reading →

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What to Say about the Possibility of Action against Iran

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Rabbi Kaufman

In every congregation, rabbis are being asked about the possibility that Israel or the United States might launch military strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities in the months ahead. No doubt, many are being offered suggested reactions: Rabbi, you can’t possibly … Continue reading →

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Times of Israel

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Rabbi Kaufman

A blog post that I wrote about the increasing advocacy for Israel in the Reform movement and the upcoming AIPAC Policy Conference is featured on the new Times of Israel blog. In the article, I explain some of the reasons why I … Continue reading →

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The Growing Tide of Reform Jewish Support for Israel

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Rabbi Kaufman

The dramatic increase in active advocacy for Israel in the Reform movement was obvious at the URJ’s recent Biennial Convention held in Washington DC. That convention featured a number of speakers whose speeches primarily focused on Israel and a number of … Continue reading →

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President Obama’s Speech at the URJ Biennial

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Rabbi Kaufman

Some have asked that I post President Obama’s excellent speech at the URJ Biennial. In some ways, it is really a D’var Torah. The President is very fluent in Jewish concepts and terminology.

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Remarks by the President at the 71st General Assembly of the Union for Reform Judaism

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Rabbi Kaufman

Remarks by the President at the 71st General Assembly of the Union for Reform Judaism Gaylord Hotel National Harbor, Maryland 2:37 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. Thank you, everybody. Thank you. Please, please have a seat. You’re … Continue reading →

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Dick Hirsch’s Great Speech at the URJ Biennial

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Rabbi Kaufman

Simply one of the finest pro-Zionist speeches I have heard.

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Rabbi Rick Jacob’s Speech to the Consultation on Conscience

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Rabbi Kaufman

Below is a video posted by the Religious Action Center of Rabbi Rick Jacob’s speech to the Religious Action Center’s Consultation on Conscience – May 2, 2011. Most of the speech has to do with Rabbi Jacob’s views on Israel. … Continue reading →

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