The Union should look at establishing a housing project for Union members, especially early retirees. The Union should purchase cemetery land in Israel to be used by member families. Its future will depend on our commitment to disseminating Religious Zionism in Israel. We must become more active politically. The work of the UJA and Federations in the United States impacts heavily on Israel.
Federations function through many committees.
There should be Orthodox representation on each one. I urge Union synagogue leaders to become involved and make their voices heard. I propose that the Union sponsor a seminar for lay leadership to acquaint them with the ramifications of the issues from an Orthodox perspective. The General Assembly is a gathering for American Jewish leadership. Orthodox attendance has been dismal, thus we have been the victims of misinformation.