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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 Civil Discourse
Whereas political discourse has become increasingly rancorous and disparaging, replacing reasoned argument with demonizing invective and ad hominem attacks;
Whereas public debates too often descend into what political scientist Thomas...
Resolution on the Presbyterian Church (USA) Middle East Study Committee Report
Whereas at its upcoming convention in July of 2010, the Middle East Study Committee of the Presbyterian Church will present a report entitled, “Breaking Down the Walls” presenting its findings and perspectives on the Middle...
Resolution on Hekhsher Tzedek
“You shall appoint magistrates and officials for your tribes, in all the settlements that the Lord your God is giving you, and they shall govern the people with due justice. You shall not judge unfairly: you shall show no partiality; you shall...
Proclamation on the Appointment of Rabbi Steven Wernick as the Executive Vice President/CEO of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
Whereas the mission of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism founded in 1913 is to help strengthen the Conservative movement in Judaism by strengthening Conservative congregations;
Whereas Rabbi Steven Wernick has served the ...
Creating a Culture of Success in Conservative Judaism
Presenters: Rabbi Mauricio Balter, Congregation Eshel Avraham, Beer Sheva, Israel; Rabbi David-Seth Kirshner, Temple Emanu-El, Closter, NJ; Rabbi Francine G. Roston, Congregation Beth El, South Orange, NJChair: Rabbi Alan B. Lucas, Temple Beth...
New CJLS teshuvot posted
June 6, 2011
The CJLS recently passed two teshuvot at their last meeting:
"On Proving Jewish Identity" by Rabbi Reuven Hammer"The Status of the Deaf and of Sign Language" by Rabbi Pamela Barmash.Please click through to read the full...
Hodesh Tov - Sivan
"Literary analysis of El Maley Rachamim for Victims of the Shoah"
by Rabbi Moshe Silberschein, Dean of the Schechter Rabbinical Seminary
The texts discussed in this podcast can be accessed...
Getting and Keeping Major Gift Donors In a Post-recession Economy
Presenter: Michael Meyerstein of The Aleph Group, IncThere’s a truism in fundraising that is remarkably accurate: 80% of an organization’s money comes from 20% of its donors. Does your synagogue, school, or agency hit this benchmark? If...
Clarification Regarding Stunning and Schechitah
May 10, 2011
It has come to our attention that Rabbinical Assembly materials have been misused by the Party for Animals in their debate in The Netherlands regarding legislation seeking to ban schechitah. The paper in question, “A Stunning Matter” by Rabbi...
Eit Ratzon: Rabbis in Pulpits
The Rabbinical Assembly is pleased to offer its עת רצון seminar for rabbis in pulpits. This workshop deals with the adjustment to a new position, managing change and working with the other staff and lay leaders. Rabbis will leave the...