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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.
Resolution on the Hunger Crisis in America
March 24, 2020
Whereas we are commanded to, “not harden your heart and shut your hand against your needy kinsman. Rather you must open your hand…” (Devarim 15:7-8), and
“For there will never cease to be needy ones in your land, which is why I command you: open...
Resolution on Immunization
March 24, 2020
Whereas consistent enthusiastic rabbinic support for immunization has defined Jewish practice and medical ethics ever since the 1796 introduction of Edward Jenner’s pioneering smallpox vaccine, and
Whereas timely vaccination is a basic and...
Prayer for When There is No Minyan to Say Kaddish
March 13, 2020
Download our Prayer in Place of a Mourner's Kaddish (when a minyan cannot gather)
From Masorti Israel
God of all creatures,...
Resources for Navigating Your Community through Coronavirus
March 13, 2020
With cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) appearing across the globe, many communities are feeling uneasy or even fearful. Below, you will find information and resources to support you and your community during this uncertain time. This list of resources...
Announcing Our Senior Director of Member Engagement: Sheryl Katzman
March 3, 2020
Dear Colleagues,
We are excited to announce that, starting July 1, Sheryl Katzman will be our Senior Director of Member Engagement. We created this position directly in response to our Strategic Plan, which calls for a shift towards a...
Thank You to Our RA Colleagues for Their Generous Contributions to Our Annual Appeal
March 2, 2020
As Our RA builds new bridges and connections every day among colleagues, within our movement, to the broader Jewish World, and beyond, we are relying on generous voluntary support to fulfill our goals. While we are immensely grateful for our dues...
Moving Forward: Our RA's 2019 Annual Report
February 28, 2020
Dear Colleagues,
It is a pleasure for us to present this report of our work from the past year to you. Our lay leaders, volunteers, and staff have made efforts to re-orient our work to reflect the 10 Bold Statements of the Our...
Watch Now: Human Trafficking Webinar
Do you care about the scourge of human trafficking? Want to learn more about what you and your community can do to combat trafficking and child labor? Then please watch the recording of this insightful and informative webinar, during which...