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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.
Rabbis in Job Transition
Wednesdays; May 7, May 21, May 28 at 12:00 pm ET / 9:00 am PT / 7:00 pm Israel
Facilitated by Nahma Nadich, this three session learning cohort will focus on multiple aspects of transitioning to new positions and new communities, and...
עד דלא ידע: Drinking on Purim
By David Golinkin, President, Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies
Note: A version of this article originally appeared with the title Just How Drunk Should a Jew Get on Purim? in Insight Israel: The View from Schechter, Jerusalem:...
Book Shuk-Sefer Store
Now that Siddur Lev Shalem has been published and its distribution is almost complete and now that all books published by the RA are available through our website, we would like to match colleagues who have books they no longer need...
A Modern Approach to the Purim Shpiel :וְנָהֲפוֹךְ הוּא
This educational discussion sheet explores the idea of the Purim shpiel through a series of Youtube videos. The Youtube playlist can be accessed on the RA Youtube channel.
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By Yossi Hoffman
Annual Campaign 5785
Thank You To These Donors Who Have Contributed to this year's annual campaign!
Statement: Israeli High Court Bypass Law
גירסה בעברית למטה
Conservative/Masorti Movement Condemns Israeli Government Move to...
Pesah Guide 2025
The Rabbinical Assembly Pesah guide (Spanish, French, Ukrainian) outlines the policies and procedures relevant to the preparation of a kosher for Pesah home in accordance with the principles of Conservative Judaism's understanding of Jewish Law.
Holy Work, Hard People: Leading Without Losing It
Tuesday, July 29th at 1:00 pm ET / 10:00 am PT / 8:00 pm Israel
Some constituents inspire you. Others…exhaust you. Some relationships flow. Others feel like a constant battle. But what if the real shift isn’t in them, but in how you see and...
Designing Your Revenue Roadmap: A Hands-On Workshop for Rabbis and Lay Leaders
Wednesday, August 6th at 1:00 pm ET / 10:00 am PT / 8:00 pm Israel
Join us for an interactive class with development thought-leader Jessie Katz where you'll 1) learn how to design a strategic annual campaign that connects all...
The First 100 Days
Thursday, July 24th at 1:00 pm ET / 10:00 am PT / 8:00 pm Israel
The first 100 days in a new position can sometimes feel daunting. Led by Ilana Garber, in this session, you’ll learn how to create a personal plan to intentionally leverage your...