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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.
Slavery and Human Trafficking
This page was updated on March 3, 2021.
The story of the Jewish people begins with the journey from slavery to freedom. Today, as we tell our children the story of our bondage and liberation, we understand that we are not only telling...
White House Report
Building Partnerships to Eradicate Modern-Day Slavery:
Report of Recommendations to the President from the President’s Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, April 2013
Executive Summary | Full Report
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Syria Call with Ben Rhodes: Summary
Yesterday the Rabbinical Assembly had the privilege of co-hosting a conference call with Ben Rhodes, the Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications, to discuss the events unfolding in Syria and the President’s response to them.
The Halakhah of Grandparents: Planting Trees and Harvesting Riches
By Mark Greenspan
Parashat Va-y'hi, Genesis 47:28-50:26
"Between Grandparents and Grandchildren" by Gerald Skolnik (pp. 709) in The Observant Life
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Joseph’s Brothers: Guilt, Repentance, Remorse
By Mark Greenspan
Parashat Mi-ketz, Genesis 41:1-44:17 & Parashat Va-yiggash, Genesis 44:18-47:27
"Repentance" by David Lincoln (pp. 412) in The Observant Life
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Worse than Sticks and Stones: Gossip, Slander, and Talebearing
By Mark Greenspan
Parashat Va-yeishev, Genesis 37:1-40:23
"Gossip, Slander, and Talebearing" by Benjamin Kramer (pp. 582) in The Observant Life
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How Inclusive is Judaism?
By Mark Greenspan
Parashat Va-yishlah, Genesis 32:4-36:43
"Individuals with Disabilities" by Edward M. Friedman (pp. 831) in The Observant Life
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The Problem With Jacob: Viewing our Forefather Honestly
By Mark Greenspan
Parashat Va-yetzei, Genesis 28:10-32:3
"Personal Integrity" by Kassel Abelson (pp. 360) in The Observant Life
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My Brother's/Sister's Keeper: Wrestling with Sibling Relations
By Mark Greenspan
Parashat Toldot, Genesis 25:19-28:6
"Between Siblings" by David Greenstein (pp. 693) in The Observant Life
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Two Funerals and a Marriage: Symbolism and Meaning in Life Cycle Ceremonies
By Mark Greenspan
Parashat Hayyei Sarah, Genesis 23:1-25:18
"The Jewish Life Cycle" by Carl Astor (pp. 239) in The Observant Life
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