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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.
Va'ad Hakavod
October 20, 2025
The Va’ad Hakavod (VHK) is a standing committee of the Rabbinical Assembly (RA) that is responsible for upholding the RA’s established standards and ensuring that RA members comply with the Code of Professional Conduct, thus safeguarding the...
RA Mission to Israel
July 16, 2014
Many of you have expressed interest in having an "emergency" solidarity mission to Israel. While the itinerary is still under formation we would plan to visit our Masorti Kehillot and programs impacted by the recent rocket fire, meet with...
Rabbinical Assembly Condemns Hamas Rejection of Ceasefire
July 15, 2014
New York – In response to Hamas’s rejection of an Egyptian-brokered ceasefire that was accepted by Israel, and the continuous barrage of rocket attacks directed at Israeli civilians, the Rabbinical Assembly issued the following statement. Rabbi...
Rabbinical Assembly Supports IDF’s Efforts to Protect Civilians and Destroy Terrorist Networks
July 18, 2014
NEW YORK - In response to the Israeli Defense Forces’ ground operation to destroy the network of tunnels used by terrorists in the Gaza Strip to infiltrate Israel, the Rabbinical Assembly issued the following statement. Rabbi Julie Schonfeld,...
Rabbinical Assembly Mourns the Death of Israeli Soldiers in Operation Protective Edge
July 21, 2014
NEW YORK – The Rabbinical Assembly mourns the death of the Israeli soldiers who have lost their lives defending Israel and its people under Operation Protective Edge and offers its deepest sympathies and condolences to their families at this...
Mission to Israel First Day Report - Monday July 21, 2014
July 22, 2014
Update from Rabbi Jan Kaufman: Over 40 people gathered at the Dan Panorama Hotel this evening to open the RA/Masorti Emergency Solidarity Mission. In addition to RA members from both the US and Israel, there were representatives of...
#RAinIsrael
July 22, 2014
View daily reports and photos of the RA-Masorti Emergency Solidarity Mission. Also follow us on Twitter for live updates from the mission.First Day Report - Monday July 21, 2014Second Day Report - Tuesday July 22, 2014Third Day Report -...
Mission to Israel Second Day Report - Tuesday July 22, 2014
July 22, 2014
Update from Rabbi Jan Kaufman: We had a very full day today from 7:30 this morning until 10:00 tonight. We began our day by davening with the Conservative Yeshiva at Congregation Moreshet Yisrael where its rabbi, Adam Frank, wished us a yasher...
Mission to Israel Third Day Report - Wednesday July 23, 2014
July 23, 2014
Update from Rabbi Jan Kaufman: The impact of today’s program cannot begin to be measured. We spent part of the day at two of our kehillot and the other part at the Knesset. Our day began at Kehillat Yair Ramot where the rabbi, Arnie Ben...
Mission to Israel Fourth Day Report - Thursday July 24, 2014
July 25, 2014
Update from Rabbi Jan Kaufman: As you can imagine, the 24 hour FAA ban that was imposed on US carriers caused some of our mission participants to make alternate flight arrangements to return to North America. Larry Ritter and the staff...