Changes to ARZA Constitution to be Reviewed by Members At the upcoming ARZA National Assembly, May 11-14, 2008, in Baltimore, Maryland, the General Assembly of ARZA will review and vote on proposed amendments to the ARZA Constitution. A majority of the recommended modifications reflect the demerger of ARZA and the North American Board of WUPJ; the recognition of the separate status of ARZA Canada; updated notice requirements and clarification and modification of titles and names of organizations. Additional items sharpen the relationship between the membership and leadership of the organization. The proposed changes will be included in the kits of all registered delegates and may be viewed by the full ARZA membership by clicking on the document above.

It is a brief thoughtful essay, along with a reading for your Passover Seder. We encourage you to adapt this piece for individual family seders, for bulletin articles and for congregational seders. Our Passover message is a part of our ongoing effort to provide congregations and individuals with meaningful resources to make Israel a more integral part of our Jewish lives. We suggest that you use the ideas presented here as an opportunity to consider your connection with Israel and Israelis. Wishing you a Chag Pesach Sameach, Your ARZA family

At the San Diego Biennial, the Union for Reform Judaism passed an ARZA sponsored resolution in support of the Annapolis Peace Conference. The resolution offered strong support to the Israeli government, called upon surrounding Arab countries to embrace this initiative and demanded the return of the three kidnapped Israeli soldiers.