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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 Freedom, Democracy and the Humane Treatment of Prisoners
WHEREAS President Bush and the United States of America have undertaken the furthering of freedom and democracy around the world; and
WHEREAS we support the troops and coalition forces who are in harm’s way to achieve this end;...
Resolution on the Security Fence in Israel
Whereas every nation has the right and responsibility to protect its citizens from attack;
Whereas the State of Israel is under attack from bombers supported by terrorist organizations determined to undermine the morale of its citizens and...
Resolution in Support of the Conservative Movement World Wide
WHEREAS the members of the Rabbinical Assembly have been in the forefront of establishing institutions of our movement both in ארץ ישראל (the land of Israel) and worldwide;
WHEREAS members of the Rabbinical Assembly have committed themselves to...
Resolution on Anti-Semitism and Divestment
WHEREAS as the intifada continues, many church spokespersons have too frequently tied the murdering of Jews to Arab poverty and frustration; and
WHEREAS anti-Semitism is once again on the rise, particularly in Europe; and
WHEREAS the...
Resolution Regarding the Capture of Saddam Hussein and a Free and Democratic Iraq
Whereas Saddam Hussein initiated two aggressive wars against neighbouring Iran and Kuwait;
Whereas Saddam Hussein is responsible for the execution of tens of thousands of Iraqi political opponents, Shiite Muslims and Kurds, the expulsion of...
Resolution on Election Reform
WHEREAS Judaism believes in the equality of all human beings regardless of race, creed or any other consideration; and
WHEREAS we, as Jews, believe that all Americans must have equal access to the voting process which is so central to our...
Resolution on Energy and the Environment
WHEREAS many pressing energy and environmental issues facing the Nation and world are overdue for action and should become priorities for the United States Administration and Congress, Canada, and all other countries; and
WHEREAS energy resources...
Resolution on International Criminal Court
WHEREAS Jewish tradition teaches that we are not to stand idly by at the suffering of other human beings; and
WHEREAS the world community has witnessed a number of war crimes and human rights violations in the past century which continue to bring...
Resolution On Assistance to Needy Families
Whereas the Torah (Deut. 15:8) enjoins us to provide for the basic needs of the poor (de mahsoro);
Whereas Jewish tradition has always valued work for bringing dignity to the worker, as the Talmud (Nedarim 49b) says, “Great is work, for it honors...
Resolution on the Environment and Human Health
Whereas in the last century, public health measures such as sanitation and vaccination helped wipe out many infectious diseases, adding 25 years to life expectancy; Whereas despite modern advances in medicine, many chronic diseases are increasing...