Community View ion Ur ra Statement the j es 0' 00 e Current n ran Pact Iran nuclear proposed agreement from the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit: he on proposed nuclear agreement with Iran presents historic issue with a potentially devastating consequences for Israel, the United States and the world at large. As a non-political organization dedicated to the social welfare of the Jewish people, the Federation rarely takes a public stance on questions of international diplomacy. This is not a matter of par­ tisan politics, however, but a defining moment for us as and as solution. unique and Americans, Jews, people who love and support as We are that the deeply concerned, however, terms of the deal fall short of goal of establishing security in the region, specifically regarding the objec­ violations. Metropolitan Detroit joins with the many voices throughout the United States and Israel in expressing its deep concern for the proposed nuclear agreement with its diate sanctions relief, allowing Iran to bolster its support for Hezbollah, Hamas Iran. and other terrorist effective framework for peace and security in the Middle East. We recognize and fully sup­ port their goal of a lasting diplomatic the hlle the Legitimizes and allows virtually sion on The federations of Boston, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Phoenix, South Palm Beach and Miami are opposing the deal, which curbs Iran's nuclear program in sanctions relief. UWe cannot be silent in tion to an agreement exchange for our that takes far Federation of South Palm Beach County of Florida said in a statement. Lawrence A Wolfe, president, the nuclear thresh­ Metropolitan and discus- was in no way a reflec­ partisan politics and, in fact, of the strongest voices in many of our taking a position are support among leading Democratic support­ ers. Nor is taking a public stance on international diplomacy something we typically do. tion of to an our statement is a response issue of critical importance in responsibility to take a stand particularly in light of the exceptionally vulnerable position of which we felt a - our fellow Jews in Israel. IIOne thing well as by the leader­ the Israeli political spec­ responsibility as American across to remind the world of the vulner­ - - and of the increasingly isolated posi­ Israeli people in the face of see we were hearing from • AIPAC makes communicating with your elected officials easy. Click on its site to find information and forms to make your correspondence ensure that it's seen. • The simple and Jewish Federations of North America has page for the latest and commentary on a new news, statements lasting peace and p.m., the Iran agreement. Visit the Jewish • Community Relations Council page for additional information and resources. • Share news articles and via email to on social media spread the word about the risks of this agreement and the dan­ long-term agreement with the conditions necessary to permanently eliminate the ger Iran continues to pose to the world. Visit Times of Israel, Ha'aretz and the risk of a nuclear Iran. Jerusalem Additional resources: Know the facts. Consider • • attending upcoming community-wide event the topic, featuring David Makovsky our instant "breakout thought by the Federation Executive "Rather, as Grave shared on stay Silent; Detroit's Committee. It opposi­ too many risks with one of the world's most dangerous regimes," the Jewish as a are security in the Middle East compels us to call on our community to reach out to our elected representatives in the House and Senate to express our deep concern, and to ask that they vote against this deal until further efforts produce a stronger nearly imme­ Detroit told the Detroit Jewish News, "The decision came as the result of America withholding judg­ regime and extensive nuclear infrastructure intact considerable the nuclear deal with Iran, at least eight have come out against it. ment Iran Lupovitch. Thursday, July 30, 7:30 at Temple Beth E1. Register at jewishdetroit.org/iran. this existential threat. old state and raises the prospect of war. The deal leaves the majority of Iran's Jewish federations in North are from tion making almost impossible. Jewish Federation of majority of the 151 ship ability organizations, while imposition of new sanctions est Federations Washington/JTA majority of Israelis Jews support of terrorism. It frees up bil­ • vast trum. It is our evidence of the Iranian lions of dollars and offers agreement have worked diligently with about the deal Our desire to Strengthens • remove with moderator Professor Howard N. region. agenda to destroy IsraeL concerns provide adequate oversight and enforcement. It does not provide for "anytime, anywhere" inspections and could require a 24-day approval process, Therefore, after thoughtful con­ sideration, the Jewish Federation of an stated Fails to Iran time to Washington Institute, a leading analyst on the Middle East peace process, The Iranian government is a hostile dangerous regime with an openly agreement: • in the of the and tive of curbing Iran's nuclear weapons program and its active agenda of state­ sponsored terrorism. The proposed giving the intention of providing arms race their Israel. President Obama, Secretary Kerry and the many other leaders involved in this time" after 15 years. With this as a cata­ lyst, the agreement would spur a nuclear everyone we've spoken to in Israel is how abandoned and isolated they feel particularly in respect to Hezbollah, given that this terrorist organization's leading funding source will now be - flush with cash," Wolfe added. "This is a complex issue and there peaks Out Federation of Greater Pittsburgh. "For a position would be irresponsible. We're not going to pretend we're nuclear experts." Federation to communities to firm positions, counseling their Congress' 60-day taking are use to learn about the inter­ review period national agreement and share their opinions with elected officials. "There is a plethora of diverse opin­ ions," said Gregg Roman, community relations council director of the Jewish out with Steven Rakitt, CEO of the Jewish noted that each Washington, community and fed­ eration is different. Rakitt said. Rather than come Federation of Greater Israel." most federations be found at 2165388-iran-deal-text.html. 0 we'll ed in can www.documentcloud.org/documents/ differing opinions, but we are unit­ our desire to see lasting peace and security for the United States and are Post. The full agreement "We're looking carefully at this and come to our own conclusions," The Washington federation, through Community Relations Council, is disseminating a range of articles on the agreement ranging from Washington Post com­ the website of its Jewish mentator Charles Krauthammer's flat­ Washington Institute's Makovsky's grin-and-bear-it position. 0 out "no" to the David IN .Julv 30 .. 2015 41