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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
Purim Song Sheet
This 1-page song sheet, prepared by Yossi Hoffman, contains the text, transliteration, and translation of popular songs for Purim.
Al Ha-nissim
This ready-to-use text, which includes commentary and kavanot, has been excerpted from Or Hadash: A
Lighting the Hanukkah Candles: Blessings & Songs
Text, translation, and transliteration of the blessings and popular songs to accompany the lighting
Tishah B'Av Resources
Most of these resources have been excerpted from Siddur Tisha B'Av PDF, Copyright 2003, The Rabbinical Assembly.
בדיקת חמץ: The Search for Hameitz
This one-page sheet includes text, instructions, and transliteration for the ritual of searching for hameitz and the destruction of hameitz.
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
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...
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
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,...