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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.
Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg Leads Interfaith March in London
February 26, 2015
A five hour walk through central London on February 19 by Christians, Jews and Muslims from all walks of British life was a powerful show of unity in response to the hatred that drove the January attacks in France and Denmark. This...
Vote Mercaz in the WZO Elections
February 26, 2015
We are all concerned about the increase in anti-Semitism in the world. Our civilization in general, and the Jewish people in particular, are under attack by the hateful forces of Islamic radicalism.
When the offices of the...
Hanukkat Habayit Ceremony for an Interfaith Couple
February 12, 2015
By Rabbi David Lerner, Temple Emunah, Lexington, MA
The Hanukkat Habayit Ceremony for an Interfaith Couple offers a meaningful ritual for interfaith couples who have decided to build an exclusively Jewish home and family...
Conservative Rabbis on MLK’s Lasting Legacy
January 15, 2015
NEW YORK – In recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the revered civil rights leader’s work and lasting legacy, the Rabbinical Assembly, the international association of Conservative/Masorti rabbis released the following...
WZO Election
January 15, 2015
Voting has begun in the World Zionist Elections. (See www.myvoteourisrael.com) MERCAZ represents us, Masorti / Conservative Judaism.
As you well know, the WZO impacts Israel. We Conservative Jews have the chance to help shape the...
The DNA at CSAIR: Multiplying Options for Prayer
January 15, 2015
When Barry Katz first came to the Conservative Synagogue Adath Israel in Riverdale, New York (aka CSAIR) there was the congregation and a Havurah. So variety on Shabbat was already part of the shul's DNA but by now that DNA has...
Conservative Rabbis Praise the Rejection of Proposed UNSC Resolution
December 31, 2014
NEW YORK – Today, Rabbi Julie Schonfeld, Executive Vice President of The Rabbinical Assembly, released the following statement on the rejection of the Palestinian proposed resolution at the United Nations Security Council:
Statement on Principles Announced at 2014 USY International Convention
December 23, 2014
Last night, USY teens at their International Convention, reaffirmed their commitment to indating, while restating that commitment in their own positive language. The change was from: "It is expected that leaders of the organization...
Eighth Night: For the Jewish Light that Illuminates the World
December 23, 2014
By Rabbi Robert Scheinberg, United Synagogue of Hoboken, Hoboken, NJ
During this year's observance of Hanukkah, we have lit so many candles.So many times we saw the flame jump from candle to candle.So many times we saw the Shamash share...
Seventh Night: For the Land/State of Israel
December 22, 2014
By Rabbi Reuven Hammer, Jerusalem, Israel
Tzur Yisrael V'Goalo – Rock and Redeemer of Israel –
As we kindle the lights of Hanukkah – tonight reaching the sacred number seven – the flames in our hanukiyah merge with the seven that...