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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 Global Anti-Semitism
Whereas the members of the Rabbinical Assembly are greatly concerned by the persistence and resurgence of anti-Semitism around the world; and Whereas in the Middle East, leaders have failed to speak out against false and incendiary allegations such...
Resolution on the AMIA in Argentina
Whereas Jews converted by the Bet Din of the Masorti Movement in Buenos Aires suffer discrimination by the authorities of the Asociacion Mutual Argentina – AMIA; and
Whereas there is no member of the Rabbinical Assembly represented in the AMIA,...
Resolution In Support of Aid to States (USA)
Whereas Jewish tradition has long taught that it is the community’s responsibility to provide for its poor, as Lev. 25:35 teaches, “If your brother, being in straits, comes under your authority, you shall strengthen him;”
Whereas Jewish...
Resolution on Expanding Worldwide Masorti Presence
Whereas the strength of the Conservative/Masorti Movement lies in serving Jewish communities the world over; Whereas Masorti Olami (the World Council) has embarked upon a vigorous campaign to expand Conservative Masorti communities in Europe and...
Resolution on Support for Denominational Education in Ontario
WHEREAS the Rabbinical Assembly is on record supporting equal funding for all forms of denominational education in Ontario; and
WHEREAS the government of Ontario has indicated in its prospective budget the intention to phase in a refundable tax...
Resolution on Developing New Congregational Communities
Whereas a key measure of the strength of the Conservative Movement in North America is congregational presence in Jewish communities; and
Whereas the Conservative Movement has not been devoting sufficient resources to the development of new...
Resolution on Continuing Learning
Whereas studies of the Conservative Movement have indicated an increasing interest and involvement in learning and observance on the part of those affiliated with Conservative congregations, school, camps and other institutions; and Whereas every...
Resolution In Support of Stem Cell Research and Education
Whereas there is a grave shortage of organs available for transplantation, leading to thousands of deaths each year; Whereas serious illnesses and conditions leading to disability and often death may be ameliorated or cured through new technologies;...
RA Standards Working Group Report
Intermarriage and the inclusion of intermarried couples are among the most important issues that the Rabbinical Assembly (RA) and Conservative/Masorti movement are addressing.
As part of the RA’s Strategic Planning, the Standards Working Group...