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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 American Gun Violence
April 6, 2016
Whereas Jewish tradition affirms the inherent worth of each person, each created in the Divine Image; and
Whereas approximately 32,000 Americans die as a result of gun violence every year1; and
Resolution on Paris United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
April 6, 2016
Background: The recent Paris climate talks marked the 21st “Conference of Parties” of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Over 190 participating nations negotiated a climate agreement under the...
Resolution on Support for Syrian Refugees
April 6, 2016
Whereas the Torah enjoins us many times to treat foreigners who come to our land fairly, as in Lev. 19:34: כְּאֶזְרָח מִכֶּם יִהְיֶה לָכֶם הַגֵּר הַגָּר אִתְּכֶם וְאָהַבְתָּ לוֹ כָּמוֹךָ כִּי־גֵרִים הֱיִיתֶם בְּאֶרֶץ...
Resolution on the Burmese Genocidal Treatment of the Rohingya Minority
April 6, 2016
Whereas the Rabbinical Assembly has taken seriously the “614th commandment” of “Never Again!,” the compelling covenantal responsibility deriving from our people’s painful history of oppression and persecution and
Convention Speakers
April 1, 2016
Steven BaymeDr. Bayme will discuss the topic “Jews and American Politics: Implications for the 2016 Elections” on Wednesday, May 25th at Noon.
Steven Bayme serves as Director of the William Petschek Contemporary Jewish Life Department,...
Limmud & Breakout Sessions
March 24, 2016
Limmud
The Rabbi as Rodef ShalomRabbi Amy Eilberg
The Nature of Hiyyuv Today: Reflections on Women and MitzvotRabbi Dr. Pamela Barmash
Support, Service, Obedience: Defining the Parameters of Kibbud Av ve-Em (Part 1 of 3)Dr.
Conservative Rabbis Condemn Brussels Attacks, Pray for Victims
March 22, 2016
NEW YORK - In the wake of the terrorist attacks in Belgium Tuesday morning and reports that ISIS is now claiming responsibility for these horrific murders, the Rabbinical Assembly, the international association for...
More Things to Do in New York City, May 22-25
March 22, 2016
The Jewish Museum: Exhibition: The Television Project Serieshttp://thejewishmuseum.org/exhibitions/the-television-project-some-of-my-best-friends
The Jewish Museum: Gallery Tour: Culture and Continuity: The Jewish...
Spousal Programs
March 21, 2016
We are delighted to present this array of New York City attractions for the enjoyment of our colleagues' spouses.
Please Note: Registration for the Convention is required in order to register for these programs. Click here to register now.
Night on the Town
March 21, 2016
We are delighted to present this array of New York City attractions for the enjoyment of our colleagues and their spouses on Tuesday night, May 24th.
Please Note: Registration for the Convention is required in order to register for these...