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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.
Jewish Social Justice Activists at the White House
August 4, 2011
By Jan Caryl Kaufman
On July 29, 170 members of Jewish social justice organizations met at the White House with administration officials and agency representatives. The day was organized by Jewish Funds for Justice and Progressive Jewish...
East Africa Relief
August 4, 2011
Countries in the Horn of Africa including, Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia, and Djibouti are experiencing the worst drought in 60 years. As a result, millions of people are in desperate need of food and water. Livestock and crops are deteriorating due...
At the White House
August 1, 2011
By Daniel Burg
Originally posted on The Urban Rabbi
The strangest thing about our Friday Jewish Social Justice Roundtable gathering at the White House is that most of us never set foot in the White House. For several hours during the...
170 Jewish Social Justice Leaders to Meet With Obama Administration
July 28, 2011
Jewish Social Justice Roundtable - For Immediate Release
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CONTACT:
Erica Brody, (212) 213-2113 x51, cell (718) 608 4514
Regina Weiss, (212) 213-2113 x20, cell (357) 263 3405
Washington, D.C.; July 27,...
Prayer for the Bereaved of Norway
July 27, 2011
תפילה לאור האסון בנרבגיהאֱלֹהֵי הָרוּחוֹת לְכָל בָּשָׂר, שַׁלֵּם בְּרַחֲמֶיךָ הָרַבִּים נִחוּמִים לַמִּשְׁפָּחוֹת הַשַּׁכּוּלוֹת וְהַדּוֹאֲבוֹת עַל מוֹת בְּנֵיהֶן וּבְנוֹתֵיהֶן אֲשֶׁר נִטְבְּחוּ בְּדַם קַר בַּמַּמְלָכָה הַצְּפוֹנִית עַל יְדֵי...
Mahzor Lev Shalem: Bookmark
To celebrate the publication of Mahzor Lev Shalem, we created a beautifully designed bookmark with a High Holy Day greeting and a Hasidic story, taken from Mahzor Lev Shalem. As our gift to you and your gift to your congregants, we invite you...
Medicaid Toolkit: Overview
July 14, 2011
By Joshua Ratner, RA Public Policy Fellow
Recent Congressional proposals for reducing our national debt have called for Medicaid to be converted into a block grant program. Through resolutions and advocacy efforts, the RA historically...
Sample Sermon on Medicaid Block Grant Proposal
July 13, 2011
Protecting the Medicaid Program and Strengthening our Social Justice Compass
By Rabbi Jack Moline, Agudas Achim Congregation
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Early in the morning service you can find the blessing that a...
Take Action Suggestions
July 13, 2011
The Jewish Council For Public Affairs (“JCPA”), in collaboration with the Jewish Federations of North America (“JFNA”), has compiled a list of activities that you can do to influence the current legislative debate over Medicaid block...
Health Care Source Sheet
July 13, 2011
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By Joshua Ratner, RA Public Policy Fellow
Halakha Calls Upon Us to Provide Access to Health Care
“Is there no balm in Gilead? Is there no physician there? Why then has the health of my poor...