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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.
Wolpe Kavannah for Shabbat of Unity with the People of Israel
October 14, 2015
By Rabbi David Wolpe, Sinai Temple, Los Angeles, CAWe invite people around the world to recite this kavannah in unity with the State of Israel this Shabbat, October 17, 2015El Maleh Rachamim -- Compassionate God,We pray not to wipe out haters but to...
Conservative Rabbis Stand with Israel, Condemn Resurgence of Terrorist Attacks
October 15, 2015
NEW YORK – In the wake of continuing terror and violence in Israel, the Rabbinical Assembly, the international association for Conservative/Masorti rabbis, expressed solidarity with Israel and its security forces, calling for both calm and support...
Job Opening: Business Manager
January 13, 2016
The Rabbinical Assembly is seeking an experienced Business Manager to oversee accounting books and records. Responsibilities will include:Accounts Receivable and PayableAdminister payroll on monthly basisOversee dues collection process...
RA Newsletter Fall 2015
January 14, 2016
Keep up with the latest activities of the RA by downloading the Fall 2015 RA...
Statement on Behalf of Worldwide Masorti/Conservative Movement Regarding Egalitarian Prayer at the Kotel Decision
January 31, 2016
NEW YORK - Today marks an historic moment as the Israeli governing Cabinet has approved a proposal to create a permanent space for pluralistic and egalitarian prayer at the Kotel (Western Wall). This space will accommodate all forms of prayer...
Eit Ratzon 2015: Tentative Schedule
June 1, 2015
9:00 - 9:30 AMBreakfast & Welcome9:30 - 10:30 AMPrinciples of Transition: Letting Go10:30 - 11:30 AMThe Blessings of the Neutral Zone11:30 - 11:45 AMBreak11:45 AM - 1:00 PMNew BeginningsRole ExpectationsFirst Tasks 1:00 - 2:00 PMLunch2:00 -...
Urgent Letter to President Rivlin
June 7, 2015
Dear President Rivlin,With great sadness and with deep sorrow, we have no choice but to write this letter to you.About one month ago, the Mayor of Rehovot ordered the cancellation of the Bar Mitzvah ceremony for children with disabilities on 48...
CM Leaders Respond to Misrepresentations by President Rivlin’s Office
June 8, 2015
In response to the quotes as reported by TOI and Haaretz re: other possibilities offered by President Rivlin following the second cancellation of a bar mitzvah for special needs children, the Conservative Movement clarifies the following...
Rabbinic Leader Applauds Creation of New Office to Combat Human Trafficking
June 12, 2015
NEW YORK – Today, the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) announced the creation of the Office on Trafficking in Persons (OTIP), with Katherine Chon as its director. Rabbi Julie Schonfeld, executive vice president of the Rabbinical...
Conservative Rabbis Horrified by Attack at South Carolina Church
June 18, 2015
NEW YORK – Following the horrific Wednesday night attack on a historic African American South Carolina church, the Rabbinical Assembly released the following statement, expressing their condolences to the community and condemnation of...