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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.
Coming Together: RA/USCJ CEO Jacob Blumenthal's Reflections on Attending President Herzog’s Speech to the US Congress
Coming Together: Reflections on Attending President Herzong's Speech to the US Congress
1 Av 5783 / July 19,...
Women and Eidut: What Does This Mean for Us
Monday, August 7th, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM ET / 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM PT / 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Israel
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In light of the Joint Beit Din’s recent heter to allow women to serve as witnesses on gittin, our colleagues Pamela...
Hope is a Rope: Revisiting and Strengthening Our Hope in Seemingly Hopeless Times
Thursday, August 17, 2023; 4-5pm ET // 1-2pm PT
Prepare for the haggim together! This session, taught by Dan Ornstein, is part of our 5784 Yamim Nora’im limmud. Join us for great learning, conversation among hevre, and an opportunity to bring new...
Interim Ministry Network’s Effective Transitional Leadership Program
Wednesday, October 18th and Wednesday, November 1st, 11am-6pm ET (breaks provided throughout the day)
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Rabbis have the potential to be change agents, responsible for transitional moments and faithful transformations. The RRA...
Eit Ratzon: Goals & Evaluation in a Synagogue Setting (Synagogue Specific, but Open to All Rabbis)
Learn how to use the RA/USCJ Collaborative Goal-Setting & Evaluation handbook and get started setting your goals for the year. Presidents/success teams are encouraged to join this session. (Note: while specifically geared toward synagogue teams,...
Eit Ratzon: Maintaining Dignity & Respect in Difficult Conversations (Rated E for Every Rabbi)
It is important to clarify how we speak with each other when things are good so that we can also communicate during challenging moments. This unique workshop will offer us an opportunity to plan now for situations later. Case studies across rabbinic...