Presbyterian and Jewish leaders have promised to work toward a "renewed engagement" after the PCUSA last summer revised its policy on divesting from companies involved in the Israeli occupation of Palestinian lands

Presbyterian and Jewish leaders have promised to work toward a "renewed engagement" after the PCUSA last summer revised its policy on divesting from companies involved in the Israeli occupation of Palestinian lands. Meeting in Louisville, Kentucky, November 29, the faith leaders said they "discussed frankly and openly our different perceptions of the situation in the [Middle East] and found some ways to begin working together in this area that has most divided us in the past." The joint statement produced by the meeting was signed by Clifton Kirkpatrick, the denomination's stated clerk, as well as top officials from three branches of Judaism: Conservative, Reform and Reconstructionist.

No Orthodox representative was present.

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