Knesset members joined thousands of representatives from UJA Federations of North America and Israeli delegates in signing a covenant of rededication to “enduring ties that bind us together” during the closing ceremonies of the 67th annual General Assembly of UJA Federations of North America. The shared Jewish values described in the brief document include “belief in God; respect for the infinite value of human life; the goal of peace” and the concept of Jewish peoplehood, among others that contribute to a common vision.
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