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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.
Thank You for Another Successful Interview Week!
February 19, 2020
By Emily Hendel, Director of Career Services
Published February 19, 2020
Last week, the Rabbinical Assembly hosted another successful Interview Week for graduating students from the Conservative Movement’s United States seminaries. The...
Counting on Shabbat Shekalim
February 18, 2020
By Rabbi Debra Newman Kamin
As we approach Shabbat Parshat Shekalim, we recall the Israelites’ wandering in the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt on their journey to the land of Israel. We remember on this special Shabbat that they...
Eit Ratzon 2020: A Seminar on Employment Transition
When: Monday, June 22nd at 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM, Tuesday, June 23rd 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Where: Jewish Theological Seminary (3080 Broadway, New York, 10027)
Instructor: Rabbi Elliot Salo Schoenberg
This workshop will...
Information and Resources Related to President Trump’s “Peace Deal”
January 31, 2020
On Tuesday, January 28 President Donald Trump released his “deal of the century” plan for Middle East peace, called Peace to Prosperity, alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Below, you will find RA resolutions, statements from Jewish...
Watch Now: Unconscious Bias and Diversity Trainings
January 28, 2020
The Joint Placement Commission of the RA, USCJ, Ziegler and JTS is committed to fair and equitable hiring processes and pay scales for all rabbis. We are pleased to offer two different sessions for search committee members designed to help you and...
Unconscious Bias and Diversity Training: Understanding Why and How to Create a Safe and Healthy Workplace Which Translates into a Sacred Community for All
The Joint Placement Commission of the RA, USCJ, Ziegler and JTS is committed to fair and equitable hiring processes and pay scales for all rabbis. We are pleased to offer this session for search committee members designed to help you and your...
Voting is Officially Open!
January 21, 2020
Dear Colleagues and Friends of Our RA,
Our staff and lay leadership are hard at work implementing the Our RA Vision Plan. Among our 10 Bold Statements are "עיין לציון" and "שותפות."
Indeed, from today, January 21, 2020 to March...
Save the Date: International Seminar for Halakhic Study, Spring 2020
January 16, 2020
In the Spring 2020 International Seminar for Halakhic Study, we will celebrate the work of Elliot Dorff. He has contributed magnificently to our movement and the Jewish world through his CJLS teshuvot and administrative leadership. We will study...
Ending Slavery: Resources on Human Trafficking
January 15, 2020
Updates were made to these guides on March 3, 2021.
ENDING SLAVERY!: Understanding Human Trafficking – and What You Can Do About It
This one-pager is a great first resource to read and distribute, because it provides background,...