Rabbis promoting unity with Israel
Our Mission
The Zionist Rabbinic Coalition is the multi-denominational and non-partisan collective voice of Zionist rabbis. We strengthen connections between Israel and the Diaspora and combat anti-Semitism, especially when it masquerades as anti-Zionism, through collegial support, constructive discourse, education, and advocacy.
Vision Statement
We are Zionist rabbis who constructively engage with Israel to build bridges with Israel and the Jewish people. Our mission is to promote unity, understanding, and cooperation among the Jewish communities of Israel and the Diaspora.
Upcoming Events
Statement
The Zionist Rabbinic Coalition convened in Washington, DC, on May 20-22, 2024. In response to the brutal, unprecedented Hamas massacre of Israelis and in reaction to American response, we affirm the following principles:
Annual Conference
Highlights from the 2024 ZRC National Conference
Conference Speakers and Presentations: Johnnie Moore: Evangelical Leader “We Are Not Alone: Voices of Support Outside the Jewish Community” Reverend Johnnie Moore opened the conference with an address covered live on C-Span in which he articulated the deep connections...
Highlights from the 2023 ZRC National Conference
Report and Summary of First National Conference
ISRAEL’S WAR WITH HAMAS
How Long Israeli Hostages Kidnapped by Hamas are Still Being Held Captive in Gaza
293 days 21 hours 8 minutes 28 seconds
An Expression of Unity and Support for Israel by Rabbis
Statement by the Zionist Rabbinic Coalition on calls for a ceasefire & conditioning of aid to Israel
As the hostages kidnapped by Hamas from Israel have now been held in captivity in Gaza for over five months, and there are calls for Israel to halt its military response to the Hamas massacre of October 7, 2023, the Zionist Rabbinic Coalition, a coalition of hundreds...
Rabbis As Witnesses
Rabbis who have recently returned from solidarity missions to Israel share what they witnessed, including inspiring sermon-worthy stories of resilience and determination, along with practical tips on planning a...
Open Letter to the National Women’s Studies Association (NWSA)
After the October 7 invasion and sadistic massacre in Israeli towns near the Gaza border, Hamas terrorists and their supporters bragged, celebrated, and even shared photos and videos of their crimes against humanity on social media. Their atrocities included...
How the Left Was Lost, and Where do we go From Here
Letter to Law School Deans
You may be familiar with the letter sent to law school deans about the hiring of those involved in anti-Jewish activities. Here is a link to that letter. Below is a letter for rabbis that you may use to send to lawyers in your community to encourage them to endorse...
All Hell is Breaking Out on College Campuses: How Can Rabbis Help and Respond
Israel’s Response to Hamas: A Halakhic Perspective
To view Rabbi Wieder’s source sheet of Jewish texts, please click here.
Israel’s Response to Hamas: A Perspective from International Law
Israel’s Response to Hamas: Briefing from Israel and the Embassy of Israel
Special Statement from Rabbi Stuart Weinblatt on the War in Israel
Here is a video version of the message below: https://youtu.be/LCGq0gvkA_k?si=Uy35pJBNmqk2DUlj It is difficult to find the words to express the depth of the emotions felt at a time such as this. Some that come to mind are: shock, devastated, worried, concerned,...
ZRC celebrates Abraham Accords as guests of UAE, Bahrain and Israel
ZRC celebrates Abraham Accords as guests of UAE, Bahrain and Israel
Historic Visit by ZRC to Bahrain, UAE, & Israel to Celebrate Abraham Accords
All in all, the 12 ZRC rabbis were moved by their experiences in the UAE, Bahrain, and Israel. Inspired by this historic interdenominational rabbinic delegation to the Middle East, they hope to inspire others with their story upon their return to the United States....
Zionist Rabbis Embark on an Extraordinary Journey
We are still digesting and reflecting on this incredible experience and how it has shifted our viewpoints to a certain extent. Continue Reading in The Jewish Journal »
ZRC Meets With Israel’s PM
A delegation of the Zionist Rabbinic Coalition has just returned from a highly successful mission to celebrate the Abraham Accords, where we were warmly welcomed and hosted as guests of the UAE, Bahrain, and Israel from June 21-29, 2023. For Shabbat, our delegation...
Israeli heritage minister: Western Wall should be run like Orthodox synagogue
In Israel, Minister Eliyahu, a member of the extreme-right-wing Otzma Yehudit party, met with the ZRC rabbis and discussed current political events. Read full article in The Jerusalem Post »
Reform, Conservative rabbis meet with Religious Zionist Party minister
Rabbi Stuart Weinblatt, who heads the delegation, says that despite opposition back home, they decided to meet with Heritage Minister Rabbi Amichai Eliyahu because now is the time for "dialogue and honesty." Read full article in Israel Hayom »
Who We Are
The Zionist Rabbinic Coalition fosters love and dedication to Zionism and Israel among generations of American Jews.
The Zionist Rabbinic Coalition is a growing group of over 200 rabbis from diverse American congregations of all Jewish denominations committed to supporting Israel. We are the only multi-denominational rabbinic organization that promotes constructive and positive interaction between the world’s two largest Jewish communities (American Jews and Israeli Jews). We foster a greater understanding of American and Israeli Jews by providing tools, resources and programs to rabbis. We are a non-partisan group that actively and constructively engages the American rabbinic community with Israel with the goal of working to close the gap between our communities.
ZRC in the News
Zionist Rabbinic Coalition gathers in D.C. to bond, hear speakers and hold meetings on Capitol Hill
https://ejewishphilanthropy.com/zionist-rabbinic-coalition-gathers-in-d-c-to-bond-hear-speakers-and-hold-meetings-on-capitol-hill/Dozens of rabbis from across the country and the denominational spectrum amid 'polarized' time in the Jewish community, attendee says. Read the full article at eJewishPhilanthropy
No ceasefire until Hamas is defeated, hostages released
The Zionist Rabbinic Coalition, a coalition of hundreds of rabbis opposes calls for a ceasefire until all of the remaining hostages have been released and Hamas is no longer able to pose a threat to Israel. We also reject calls to place conditions on US aid to Israel....
Group of rabbis calls on Biden to ignore calls for a ceasefire in Gaza
Coverage in the Forward of the ZRC's statement opposing a ceasefire in Gaza and rejecting the conditioning of U.S. military aid to Israel. Read the article Read the statement
“We can love and support Israel even if we disagree about the particulars of policy and current events.”