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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.
Pop Culture Sermon Ideas & Meaningful Engagement before the High Holidays
Wednesday, August 13; 12:00 pm ET / 9:00 am PT / 7:00 pm Israel
Join our colleague Yael Buechler for a session with ideas to help make your sermons more inspiring with modern pop cultural references. Whether or not you are up-to-date on...
Keeping Kosher in Complex Settings
Monday, August 11; 1:00 pm ET / 10:00 am PT / 8:00 pm Israel
How do we respond to questions of kashrut when patients and service people are in settings where a healthy diet is particularly important and hechshered food is hard to come by? Explore...
Supporting Each Other Through Learning: Resilience and Hope
Thursday, June 26 at 11:00am ET / 8:00am PT / 6:00pm Israel (75 minutes)
Join us for a shiur in Hebrew with our colleagues in Israel—a meaningful opportunity to learn, connect, and offer mutual support amidst the current events...
Rabbinical Assembly & USCJ Statement on US Strikes on Iran
Rabbinical Assembly and USCJ Statement on US Strikes on Iran
Under the direction of President Donald J. Trump, the United States has taken deliberate action intended to neutralize the threat of a nuclear-armed Iran to advance American,...
Join Israeli Masorti Communities in Solidarity & Strength
Dear Friends:
Last Shabbat morning, we read the stirring words of Zechariah in the Haftarah, “Not by might, nor by power, but by My ‘Spirit,’” (4:6) will salvation and restoration come to the People of Israel. But despite its...
The Defender of Israel Neither Sleeps Nor Slumbers (Psalm 121:4)
Avinu she-ba-shamayim, stronghold and redeemer of the people Israel: Bless the State of Israel, [that it may be] the beginning of our redemption. Shield it with Your love; spread over it the shelter of Your peace. Guide its leaders and advisors...
Senior Rabbi Supervisors Learning Cohort
Thank you for your interest in applying for the Senior Rabbi Supervisors Learning Cohort. To apply, please fill out this application by Friday, May 2. To fully benefit from participating in a Learning Cohort, it's essential to commit to attending...
Historic Victory For MERCAZ USA & Conservative/Masorti Movement
Friends--
Last night, we received the preliminary results of the World Zionist Congress election, and we’re overjoyed to report that we nearly doubled our vote total from the last election. MERCAZ USA is one of three existing slates...
Joint RA/USCJ Letter Attack In Boulder, Colorado
Haverim – Dear Friends,
We are devastated, angry, and vulnerable. Amid an alarming spike in antisemitic violence, Sunday’s attack in Boulder has inflicted deep harm—physically, emotionally, and communally. We...
Study Guide to "Alternate Kevura Methods," prepared by Talia Kaplan
Download the Study on "Alternate Kevura Methods," prepared by Talia Kaplan
Download the Teacher's Guide on "Alternate Kevura Methods" prepared by Talia Kaplan
Relevant Teshuvah: "Alternate Kevura Methods," by Jeremy...