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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.
Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg Leads Interfaith March in London
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Seventh Night: For the Land/State of Israel
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...