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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
Ushpizin
This ready-to-use text, which includes commentary and kavanot, has been excerpted from Or Hadash: A Commentary on Siddur Sim Shalom.
Seder N'tilat Lulav
This ready-to-use text, which includes commentary and kavanot, has been excerpted from Or Hadash: A Commentary on Siddur Sim Shalom.
Hakafot
This ready-to-use text, which includes commentary and kavanot on the Hakafot for Simhat Torah, has been excerpted from Or Hadash: A Commentary on Siddur Sim Shalom.
Simhat Torah Songsheet
This ready-to-use songsheet was compiled by Ashira Konigsburg, Assistant Director of Rabbinic Services, RA.
Purim Song Sheet
This 1-page song sheet, prepared by Yossi Hoffman, contains the text, transliteration, and translation of popular songs for Purim.
Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal Takes Helm as Joint CEO of USCJ, RA
July 1, 2020
Deepened Partnership Marks New Era for Conservative/Masorti Movement
July 1, 2020 (New York City, NY) – Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal, currently Chief Executive of the Rabbinical Assembly (RA), today begins his new joint leadership...
Conservative/Masorti Rabbis Praise Supreme Court Decision to Strike Down Restrictive Louisiana Abortion Law
June 29, 2020
New York, NY – The U.S. Supreme Court ruled narrowly today to nullify a Louisiana abortion law that dramatically decreased abortion accessibility by mandating that doctors performing abortions have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital. The...
High Holidays Task Force Resources
June 24, 2020
The High Holidays will be different than any we've ever experienced before. But with new challenges come new opportunities. In that light, the cross movement High Holiday Task Force, which our Rabbinical Assembly is a part of, is offering...
A Ritual Guide for Virtual Services
June 22, 2020
Rabbi Sam Blustin wrote a Guide To Virtual Tefillah. Especially in times of social and personal change, prayer has the potential to be transformational - if we approach prayer intentionally from a perspective of values and needs. This is no less...
Conservative/Masorti Rabbis Respond to Supreme Court Decision to Uphold DACA
June 18, 2020
New York, NY – Today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and rejected the Trump administration's plan to deport as many as 800,000 Dreamers living peacefully in the United States. In...
Worship and Corona Hygiene Resource
June 17, 2020
An example of what an in-person service looks like taking COVID-19 considerations into account.
Download the...
Conversion Certificates - FAQ
June 16, 2020
Q: Does the Rabbinical Assembly keep a record of conversion certificates?
A: For more recent conversions, we ask our members to input the details on our website. If your conversion has been entered, we can issue a letter on our...
Join Us for the Poor People’s Campaign Mass Online Gathering This Saturday
June 16, 2020
On Saturday, June 20, the Poor People's Campaign goes digital with a mass online gathering to demand that 140 million poor and low-wealth people across the nation are heard.
The Rabbinical Assembly is a national sponsor of this...
DACA Webinar and Resources
June 16, 2020
The Supreme Court is expected to rule as early as this week on the constitutionality of the Deferred Action of Childhood Arrivals policy (DACA). Given the current make up of the court, things are not hopeful. You can view a webinar with...
Resources to Foster Conversations about Race and Racism
June 15, 2020
As people across the globe take a stand against racism and police brutality, we are providing information and resources to support you and your community in important discussions about race. This list of resources will be updated...