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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.
Resolution on the AMIA in Argentina
Whereas Jews converted by the Bet Din of the Masorti Movement in Buenos Aires suffer discrimination by the authorities of the Asociacion Mutual Argentina – AMIA; and
Whereas there is no member of the Rabbinical Assembly represented in...
Resolution On Global Anti-Semitism
Whereas the members of the Rabbinical Assembly are greatly concerned by the persistence and resurgence of anti-Semitism around the world; and
Whereas in the Middle East, leaders have failed to speak out against false and incendiary...
Resolution on Expanding Worldwide Masorti Presence
Whereas the strength of the Conservative/Masorti Movement lies in serving Jewish communities the world over;
Whereas Masorti Olami (the World Council) has embarked upon a vigorous campaign to expand Conservative Masorti communities in...
Resolution in Support of Israel
Whereas the State of Israel is the spiritual homeland of the Jewish People;
Whereas the citizens of Israel find themselves under physical attack on a daily basis;
Whereas the Rabbinical Assembly stands with the State of...
Resolution on Conflict with Iraq
Rabbi Yose HaGalili says, "How meritorious is peace? Even in time of war Jewish law requires that one initiate discussions of peace." (Leviticus Rabbah, Tzav 9 ).
Whereas the United States, the United Kingdom, and other countries are...
Resolution In Support of the Jewish Community in Argentina
Whereas the economic crisis in the Argentinean economy has resulted in the disappearance of almost the entire middle class, including the Jewish middle class;
Whereas 750.000 jobs were lost between October 2001 and December 2002, and...
Resolution In Support of Stem Cell Research and Education
Whereas there is a grave shortage of organs available for transplantation, leading to thousands of deaths each year;
Whereas serious illnesses and conditions leading to disability and often death may be ameliorated or cured through new...
Resolution On the Kotel Plaza
Whereas the Kotel Ha’Maaravi has been an eternal symbol of hope and unity for the entire Jewish people;
Whereas Jews the world over yearn to pray and celebrate by the Kotel in keeping with their various customs;
Whereas the...
Resolution on Jewish Education
Whereas the National Jewish Population Study reveals that identification with the Jewish religion, observance, the Jewish people and the State of Israel is highest among those with the greatest level of Jewish education;
Whereas the...
Resolution Regarding Magen David Adom
Whereas since the founding of Magen David Adom (MDA), it has not been recognized in the International Committee of the Red Cross or the Red Cross/Red Crescent International Federation due to its use of the symbol of the red Magen David as its...