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Additional Piyyutim for Use on the Yamim Noraim
Although Mahzor Lev Shalem contains many more piyyutim than was true of the previous RA mahzor, several rabbis, cantors, and lay leaders have requested three additional piyyutim.
Home Observances: Shabbat
One-page sheets containing Shabbat rituals and blessings for the home.
Resolution on Responding to the Humanitarian Crisis in the Sudan
“In a free society where terrible wrongs exist, some are guilty, all are responsible.” Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel
WHEREAS the decades-long civil war in the Sudan has already taken 2,000,000 lives and there is an ongoing campaign of...
Resolution in Support of Mercaz Olami Electoral Campaigns
WHEREAS the worldwide Conservative/Masorti movement is represented in the World Zionist Organization and Jewish Agency for Israel by MERCAZ Olami; and
WHEREAS the participation in the World Zionist Organization and Jewish Agency has produced...
Resolution on Intelligent Design and the Freedom of Scientific Inquiry
Whereas the Rabbinical Assembly, an association of religious leaders with deep faith, believing in the truth of our Torah and the teachings of traditional rabbinic Judaism, also believes that a literal reading of Genesis otherwise known...
Resolution in Support of Programs for the Aging
Background:
For many years Interfaith Caregivers provided a loose national network of local groups that trained volunteers to provide support services for seniors to enable them to remain in their homes as long as possible. This network...
Resolution on Responding to the Ongoing War in 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 remain...
Resolution on Civil Liberties in the United States
Whereas the most treasured values of Americans as enshrined in the laws and Constitution of the United States are under attack;
Whereas among the most revered of these is America’s regard for civil rights and civil liberties;
Whereas Jewish...
Resolution in Solidarity with the New Orleans Jewish Community Following Hurricane Katrina
Whereas the destruction wrought by Hurricane Katrina and the ensuing flood that breached the floodwalls and the levee system of New Orleans has become one of the United States’ worst disasters ever;
Whereas Jews have lived in and participated in...
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 Movement...
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...
Resolution Supporting Israel in the Peace Process
Whereas the Rabbinical Assembly supports the democratic process and democratically elected governments of the State of Israel;
Whereas the State of Israel has consistently extended its hand in peace to its Arab neighbors and has, over the years,...