Resolutions 2012

Background Hydraulic Fracturing, also known as hydrofracturing or fracking, is the extraction of natural gas from previously impermeable shale. The process uses 1-4 millions of gallons of water withdrawn from streams and rivers, sand, and...

Whereas the Torah prohibits excessive punishment “lest your brother be degraded before your eyes” (Deuteronomy 25:2); Whereas we believe that every human being is created in the divine image, and therefore deserving of dignity; Whereas the...

Background “And when you sell something to your fellow, or buy from the hand of your fellow, don't oppress each other” (Leviticus 25:14). Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel teaches, “To us a single act of injustice – cheating in business,...

Whereas the Rabbinical Assembly has, over many decades, adopted resolutions in support of better working conditions and poverty relief, going back to a resolution in support of the California Grape Boycott (1987); Whereas agricultural workers,...

Background The United States Farm Bill, a comprehensive piece of legislation addressing many aspects of U.S. agriculture and food policy, is up for reauthorization in 2012 (see Resolution #7 which affirms RA support of SNAP [formerly known as...

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