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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.
Hodesh Tov - Iyar
"Sisters + Their Stories in the Tanach"
by Dr. Amy Kalmanofsky, Assistant Professor of Bible, The Jewish Theological...
Magen Tzedek Responds to Agudath Israel
May 5, 2011
The misleading statement by Agudath Israel concerning Magen Tzedek is a misrepresentation of a very important development in kosher food production in America. Magen Tzedek is based on our assertion that biblical and rabbinic law mandate fair...
Proverbs III
Part 3 of 3 Wednesday, December 1, 2010
A study and close reading of several selected passages in the Book of Proverbs. Through these passages we will examine liturgy, medieval Judeo-Arabic exegeses and the history of interpretation. ...
Proverbs II
Part 2 of 3 Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Discussion of the topic of female images in the Book of Proverbs. In this lecture we will examine the different characteristics, roles and symbolic values of the prototypical and individual women...
In Recognition of 50 Year Rabbis
Remarks from the class: Rabbi Ezra M. Finkelstein, rabbi emeritus, Midway Jewish Center, Syosset,...
Proverbs I
Part 1 of 3 Wednesday, November 3, 2010
A general introduction to wisdom literature both in the Bible and in Ancient Near Eastern literature, and an introduction to the Book of Proverbs, which...
Azkarat Neshamot 2011
In memory of departed colleagues.
Rabbi Jeffrey A. Wohlberg, rabbi emeritus, Adas Israel Congregation, Washington, D.C.
Cantor Avraham Alpert, Temple Beth Sholom, Las Vegas, NV
Cantor Andres Kornworcel, Midbar Kodesh Temple,...
Dvar Torah 2011- Tuesday
Presented March 29, 2011 by Dr. Arnold M. Eisen, chancellor, The Jewish Theological Seminary
Presented at RA Convention 2011 ...
How to build relationships with People in the School Setting
How to build relationships with people in the school setting who are hard to get along with.
Presented March 3, 2011 by Rabbi Susan Leider, Rabbi Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles...