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The Temple Isaiah Board of Trustees made history May 12 when it unanimously passed the Conflict-Free Minerals Resolution May 12, making us the second temple to do so.
Similar to blood diamonds, conflict minerals include tin, tantalum, and tungsten, which are used in our computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices. Such minerals come largely from Congolese mines involved with major atrocities. The resolution stipulates that Temple Isaiah will:
o Call on electronic companies worldwide to take the necessary steps to remove conflict minerals from their supply chain and to confirm the ultimate source of component minerals
o Convey to our congregants and the wider faith community our actions and urge them to do the same.
And here’s what we can now do as individuals until conflict-free mineral products are available:
http://www.jewishworldwatch.org/takeaction/congo/sign-the-conflicts-mineral-pledge
2. Encourage electronics companies to endorse the Conflict Minerals Pledge:
http://www.jewishworldwatch.org/takeaction/congo/email-electronics-companies