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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.
Kiddush Hashanah
September 13, 2011
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
September 13, 2011
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
August 30, 2011
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
August 30, 2011
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...
Hodesh Tov - Elul
“Rethinking the Ban on Electricity on Shabbat”
by Danny Nevins, Pearl Resnick Dean of The Rabbinical School and dean of the Division of Religious Leadership of The Jewish Theological...
The Role of the Rabbi
August 29, 2011
Checklist to help rabbis clarify their rabbinic priorities.
RABBI AS PASTOR
The rabbi sees her major role as visiting the sick and comforting the bereaved. Many people come visit this rabbi for pastoral counseling. This rabbi...
War Journal: Beer Sheva
August 25, 2011
By Mauricio Balter
A few days ago, I stopped writing this letter, because on Sunday a ceasefire was announced. Today, on Wednesday, we heard the sirens again. I am writing to share with you some of my experiences and feelings.
I did...
Resolutions on Israel
August 24, 2011
Each year the Rabbinical Assembly passes a number of resolutions on pressing matters impacting the countries and regions where we live, the State of Israel and the future of our shared world. Passing the resolutions allows the RA to take...