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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.
CM Mission to Israel Third Day Report - Wednesday August 20, 2014
August 20, 2014
Update from Rabbi Ashira Konigsburg: Today began with everyone informally checking in about how we all fared in last night's siren. People seemed to fare okay, though we know that one siren hardly compares to what residents of the South have...
CM Mission to Israel Fourth Day Report - Thursday August 21, 2014
August 21, 2014
Update from Rabbi Ashira Konigsburg: This morning, we were privileged to take part in a ceremony dedicating the donation of the first permanent Torah at Azarat Yisrael. The Torah was donated by Larry Ritter of Israel Tours...
Op-Ed by Julie Schonfeld: Egalitarian Jewish Worship
January 4, 2013
Julie Schonfeld's op-ed in the Jerusalem Post calls on Jewish tradition to guide Natan Sharansky in bringing about a compromise. Read the...
Civic and Religious Leaders Unite to End Gun Violence
January 14, 2013
We seek to bring our communities together in support of reasonable steps taken to prevent future suffering such as that endured by the bereaved and traumatized families of gun violence victims… we commit to building consensus and support in our...
The Interview
January 15, 2013
General GuidelinesIt is extremely important that the members of the search committee are on the same page when it comes to interviewing candidates. Warm WelcomeFirst impressions count. Introduce yourselves and identify your position in your...
Making an Offer to a Rabbinic Candidate
January 15, 2013
Do your internal preparations first. Has the board agreed to your negotiations process? Has the board given the appropriate approvals for financial agreements?It is best to make the initial offer by telephone, allowing you to discuss the terms of...
RA Supports Obama Administration’s Efforts to Curb Gun Violence
January 16, 2013
NEW YORK – Today, President Obama issued recommendations on reducing gun violence in the United States. On behalf of the Rabbinical Assembly, Gerald Skolnik and Julie Schonfeld issued the following statement: In the Jewish tradition, the conclusion...
Sefardic Customs of Tu Bish’vat
September 20, 2024
By Marcelo Polakoff
Adapted from Secrets Beneath the Trees
Tu Bish’vat has been celebrated in many ways around the world. The Jews from Arab countries called it Tafkia el Sgar (”the day of the blooming of trees,” in Arabic). In...
Yair Lapid at the Rabbinical Assembly Convention
January 23, 2013
In May 2012, Yair Lapid addressed the Rabbinical Assembly Convention in Atlanta. This post contains video, photos and quotes from the event. Lapid is the founder of the Yesh Atid Party in Israel.A major focus of his address was on religious...
Halakhah at Halftime: Yitro and Lombardi on Leadership
January 29, 2013
An alternative to the commercials.This source sheet includes leadership advice from Yitro, Vince Lombardi, Dan Marino, and more. Created by Ashira Konigsburg and Yossi Hoffman for Super Bowl XLVII.Download the Source...