The statement below is issued by the organizations of the Reform Movement, the largest movement in Jewish life. In releasing the statement, Union for Reform Judaism President Rabbi Rick Jacobs, following a private meeting with David Friedman, noted: „This is a critical moment. Never before have we opposed the nomination of a U.S. Ambassador. We do so now because of the imperative need for us to voice our concerns about this critically important appointment. Our statement comes from our deep love for Israel and our fear that longstanding bipartisan support for Israel hangs in the balance.”