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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.
JWI and the RA Bring Together Jewish Women Leaders
First in a Series of Conversations About Jewish Life
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Washington, DC – Jewish Women International (JWI) and the Rabbinical Assembly brought together female leaders of Jewish organizations across America for a call...
Statement on Diversity for the Conservative Movement
The following statement was endorsed by the Leadership Council of Conservative Judaism (LCCJ). It is the first step in an initiative by the RA to address concerns regarding challenges of diversity in rabbinic workplaces. It was written by a...
Page Comparison Chart
This chart compares Mahzor Lev Shalem pages to other Mahzorim.
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Kiddush Hashanah
In the first millennium, many prayers were written for the evening of the New Year, but over time they fell out of favor. This new section, dedicating the new year, addresses a felt need to reflect on the year that is beginning: to celebrate the...
High Holiday Resources
This section features a number of resources from Mahzor Lev Shalem, including a user’s guide to the Mahzor, divrei Torah and tefillah, lesson plans for adult and children’s education, and ritual resources. It also has tools for Rosh Hashanah,...
Social Networking Webinar
Social Networks 101The RA is pleased to announce a special 60 minute webinar, entitled "Social Networks 101". Learn more about social networking and how it can help you reach more of your constituents, create an ongoing conversation and...
Elul Mussar: Heshbon Ha-Nefesh
by Ira Stone
This excerpt from A Responsible Life describes the general approach to a serious Mussar practice engaged in over time. It can also be used more specifically as a methodology for doing focused spiritual preparation in...
Eit Ratzon 2013: Schedule
9:00 - 9:30 AMBreakfast & Welcome9:30 - 10:30 AMPrinciples of Transition: Letting Go10:30 - 11:30 AMThe Blessings of the Neutral Zone11:30 - 11:45 AMBreak11:45 AM - 1:00 PMNew Beginnings: First Tasks 1:00 - 2:00 PMLunch2:00 - 3:00 PMStart Up...