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You Shall Strengthen Them: A Rabbinic Letter on the Poor
You Shall Strengthen Them: A Rabbinic Letter on the Poor, was derived from earlier published essays
Purim Song Sheet
This 1-page song sheet, prepared by Yossi Hoffman, contains the text, transliteration, and translation of popular songs for Purim.
Al Ha-nissim
This ready-to-use text, which includes commentary and kavanot, has been excerpted from Or Hadash: A
Lighting the Hanukkah Candles: Blessings & Songs
Text, translation, and transliteration of the blessings and popular songs to accompany the lighting
Tishah B'Av Resources
Most of these resources have been excerpted from Siddur Tisha B'Av PDF, Copyright 2003, The Rabbinical Assembly.
בדיקת חמץ: The Search for Hameitz
This one-page sheet includes text, instructions, and transliteration for the ritual of searching for hameitz and the destruction of hameitz.
Rabbinic Search Kickoff Webinar
Tuesday, August 18th; 8:00 pm ET / 5:00 pm PTAre you a rabbi who may be considering a job transition this season? Do you have questions about the process? Please join us for this kickoff webinar and set yourself up for a successful search season. We...
Bereavement Group Drop-In (July 7)
Tuesday, July 7 at 2:30 pm ET / 11:30 pm PT / 9:30 pm IsraelJoin our colleague, Stephanie Dickstein, for a one-hour drop-in bereavement group. This group is for colleagues who have endured a loss within the past 18 months. Stephanie is willing to...
Rabbinical Programs Approved for RA Membership Application
If you do not see your program below, please reach out to Rachel Dulitz (rdulitz@rabbinicalassembly.org) to inquire about the possibility of adding your program to the list.
Abraham Geiger Kolleg (Potsdam, Germany)
Faith & Democracy at 250 Tzedek Center Summer Series
US Democracy is turning 250. How do we help it thrive for the next 250?Join us for a summer series exploring the Jewish values, civic skills, and practical actions needed to sustain democracy in this time. We'll examine how our communities can...
Torah Lishmah Learning Cohort: Key Teshuvot in Jewish History
Thank you for your interest in applying for the Torah Lishmah Learning Cohort: Key Teshuvot in Jewish History. To apply, please fill out this application by Friday, July 31. To fully benefit from participating in a Learning Cohort, it's...
2026 Convention: וקראתם דרור: Many Voices, One Assembly
Register for Our 2026 Convention!וקראתם דרור: Many Voices, One AssemblyNovember 15th-18th, 2026Hilton Phildelphia City AvenuePhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaThe theme of our 2026 Convention is וקראתם דרור: Many Voices, One Assembly, reflecting a core...
Trending Pop Culture Topics for High Holiday Sermons
Wednesday, August 26; 12:00 pm ET / 9:00 am PT / 7:00 pm IsraelJoin our colleague and Jewish influencer Yael Buechler for a session exploring how pop culture can inspire meaningful and engaging High Holiday sermons. Whether or not you’re fully up to...
Enhancing Our Spiritual Journey for the New Year
Monday, August 24; 1:00 pm ET / 10:00 am PT / 8:00 pm IsraelJoin our colleague Aubrey L. Glazer in an interactive seminar that recontextualizes the High Holiday season through the turning of the year’s inner wheel, as a sharing of sources and...
Self-Care in Sync with the Synagogue Schedule
Monday, August 10; 1:00 pm ET / 10:00 am PT / 8:00 pm IsraelRabbis are navigating enormous emotional, spiritual, and communal demands right now. The work is meaningful and sacred, but the pace is packed, leaving many feeling stretched thin,...
RACI: Responsible - Accountable - Consulted - Informed
Thursday, August 6; 12:00 pm ET / 9:00 am PT / 7:00 pm IsraelOne of the biggest causes of conflict in communal life is the lack of clarity around roles and responsibilities. This is especially true when the organizational chart can be very confusing...