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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.
Conservative Rabbis Release New Blessings
December 15, 2014
Rabbinical Assembly Creates New App for the iPhone Generation
NEW YORK – In a move to give individuals the tools to fully experience Judaism in their everyday lives, the Rabbinical Assembly, the international association of...
Sanctifull
December 15, 2014
The Rabbinical Assembly is excited to present a new app for ios: Sanctifull. It includes Hebrew, English, Transliteration, and audio examples of the traditional blessings (from blessings before and after food, seeing a rainbow, and many...
Criminalizing Marriage in Israel
December 4, 2014
By Rabbi Julie SchonfeldOriginally posted on The Jerusalem Post
For the first time in Israel’s history, the Jewish state has passed a law that criminalizes a purely private religious act that harms no one and subjects persons who engage in...
Rabbi Jason Rubenstein: A Passion for Diversity
December 4, 2014
On September 15, 2014, Tablet, an online magazine which calls itself “A New Read on Jewish Life” published a piece by Yair Rosenberg - “15 American Rabbis You Haven’t Heard Of, But Should”. Since five of these fifteen are our...
Rabbinical Assembly Condemns Israeli Legislation Outlawing Private Weddings
December 1, 2014
NEW YORK – Following yesterday’s vote by the Israeli Ministerial Committee for legislation upholding a law that prohibits private wedding ceremonies including a penalty of up to two years’ imprisonment for both the rabbi and couple, The...
Statement by Conservative/Masorti Leadership on Possible Nation-State Legislation
November 30, 2014
New York – The following is a joint statement by the collective leadership of the Conservative/Masorti movement of possible nation-state legislation currently working its way through the Knesset.
Rabbinical Assembly Supports a Just Immigration System
November 21, 2014
New York – The Rabbinical Assembly is heartened that five million undocumented immigrants are no longer at immediate risk for deportation. The RA has continuously and consistently advocated for the rights of immigrants in...
Rabbi Rachel Isaacs: Multi-Tasking in Maine!
November 19, 2014
On September 15, 2014, Tablet, an online magazine which calls itself “A New Read on Jewish Life” published a piece by Yair Rosenberg - “15 American Rabbis You Haven’t Heard Of, But Should”. Since five of these fifteen are...
Rabbinical Assembly Horrified by Terrorist Attack in Jerusalem Synagogue
November 18, 2014
New York - The Rabbinical Assembly is appalled by the horrendous attack that occurred this morning at Kehilat Bnei Torah in Har Nof in Jerusalem, killing four rabbis and wounding numerous others. The RA is particularly dismayed by the evil of...
Pre-AIPAC Shabbaton in Washington D.C.
Join us in Washington D.C. on February 27th-28th. The shabbaton will begin on Friday afternoon and end on Saturday evening. We'll join Adas Israel Congregation for services and enjoy Shabbat meals and Torah study with scholars Dr. Adele Berlin...