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Explore our RA bookstore, articles on Exploring Judaism, teshuvot of the Committee on Jewish Law & Standards (CJLS), our Tzedek Center, holiday guides, and more.
Additional Piyyutim for Use on the Yamim Noraim
Although Mahzor Lev Shalem contains many more piyyutim than was true of the previous RA mahzor, several rabbis, cantors, and lay leaders have requested three additional piyyutim.
Home Observances: Shabbat
One-page sheets containing Shabbat rituals and blessings for the home.
Form to Download Megillat Esther
Please fill out this download form to access Megillat Esther. Halakhic guidance from the CJLS may be found here and...
International Seminar for Halakhic Study, Fall 2022
The Committee of Jewish Law and Standards (CJLS) of the Rabbinical Assembly is sponsoring the International Seminar for Halakhic Study on Sunday, December 11, 2022.*
The International Seminar for Halakhic Study is a Conservative/Masorti movement...
International Seminar for Halakhic Study, Fall 2021
The CJLS sponsored the International Seminar for Halakhic Study, a movement-wide seminar in which Conservative/Masorti congregations, communities, and schools came together to study a specific teshuvah of the CJLS. During the Jewish year of 5782...
Sale of Hameitz 5783
Since ownership of hameitz (bread and other leavened products) is not allowed during Pesah, ideally all hameitz in one's possession would be given away or destroyed before the holiday begins. Since this often represents a financial hardship, the...
Solidarity Shabbat-שבת אחדות
Join us for Solidarity Shabbat-שבת אחדות
October 26th-29th
Our hearts are broken but our faith is unwavering; in these difficult days we are mourning the deaths of over 1,400 of our Israeli family and many international citizens in the...
European Kala Registration 2024
European Kala in Nice, France
Monday May 20th @ 14:00 through Wednesday May 22nd @ 16:00
With grants received from the KKL, Masorti Olami and Mercaz, the Rabbinical Assembly will cover the hotel and food costs at the Kala (coverage is for 2...
Social Justice Commission Mailing List
Sign up here to join the social justice committee mailing list, receive additional materials about RA social justice initiatives and/or to join a committee!
Email the Rabbinical Assembly office for more...
Small Congregations Conference for Clergy & Lay Leaders
P'rahim K'tanim - Small Blossoms:
Small Conservative Congregations Conference for Clergy & Lay Leaders
Join us for the Small Conservative Congregations Conference for Clergy & Lay Leaders from Sunday-Tuesday, June 8-10,...
Weekend Condolence Submission Form
Dear Colleagues and Community Members,
We are deeply sorry that you find yourself here to share news of a loss. This information allows us to honor and commemorate the lives of our members and their loved ones, and it enables us to fulfill the...