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JOINT STATEMENT FROM THE UNITED SYNAGOGUE OF CONSERVATIVE JUDAISM AND THE RABBINICAL ASSEMBLY ON THE TEL AVIV NIGHTCLUB SHOOTING
August 4, 2009 (New York, NY) -- We are saddened and outraged by the premeditated murder of Israelis who were targeted because of their sexual orientation. This cowardly act of terrorism took place against innocent victims in a place of acceptance and support. Israel is a model of forward-thinking society where the overwhelming majority of citizens support equal civil rights for all. Unfortunately, some voices in that society seek to incite violence against the gay and lesbian community; they should be held to account. We look forward to the time when voices of inclusion are proactive and universal and we are confident that the perpetrators will be brought to justice.
Dr. Ray B. Goldstein, International President
Rabbi Steven C. Wernick, Executive VP and CEO
The United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
Rabbi Jeffrey A. Wohlberg,President
Rabbi Julie Schonfeld, Executive Vice President
The Rabbinical Assembly
Note: The Rabbinical Assembly is the governing body for Conservative Judaism
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Equal civil rights for all...
Unless you're Palestinian. I notice they don't go as far as telling the faithful to inform the authorities if they have any information that could bring the guilty to account.