Posted by Rabbi Eric Yoffie, President, Union for Reform Judaism (URJ)

 Posted by Robert Heller, Chairman, Board of Trustees of the URJ 

Last week's Palestinian election portends a period of great uncertainty for Israel's future. Now, more than ever, a strong civil society, with a belief in moderation and pluralism, is essential.

You and all American Jews can help to ensure that future. As Jews in the Diaspora we participate in the World Zionist Congress elections to ensure that the voice of pluralism is heard by voting for the ARZA slate. Your vote will make a difference in Israel's future. All it takes is a few minutes and seven dollars. Your $7 registration fee will help to ensure that almost $2 million a year in funds will be used to strengthen Reform institutions in Israel.

You can make it happen by joining others in the American Reform Jewish community and voting for the ARZA slate.

So be sure to have a credit card handy and go NOW to www.VoteReformJudaism.com to register to vote. The deadline for registration is February 15.

Once you have registered you will receive instructions on how to vote. Remember to vote for the ARZA slate.

To learn more about issues facing Reform Jews in Israel and the important work of ARZA (the Association of Reform Zionist of America), go to www.ARZA.org