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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.
Resources for the High Holidays
August 21, 2013
As Jewish communities around the world gather to celebrate the new year, we hope you enjoy this collection of thought and inspiration for the High Holidays.These articles, which draw upon Jewish tradition in the context of contemporary life, are...
Moment of Silence for Victims of Shooting in Tucson, Arizona
January 10, 2011
Saturday's shooting in Tuscon, AZ was a tragedy. May we soon know the day when all Americans and all the world are free from senseless violence. Below please find a note from the White House calling for a moment of silence to honor the innocent...
Kavannah for Today's Moment of Silence
January 10, 2011
In preparation for the moment of silence called by President Obama, our colleague Jeremy Kalmanofsky of Congregation Ansche Chesed in New York has written the kavannah below.
We pray for the recovery of Representative Gabrielle Giffords (Gavriela...
God of Winds and Waves: A Prayer for the People of Tacloban, Philippines
November 12, 2013
By Mark Greenspan, Oceanside Jewish Center, Oceanside, NY God of winds and waves, Creator of mountains and marshes: In the presence of nature's force We are fragile and weak; And yet in Your presence We can find the strength to Help one another...
A Prayer After Typhoon Haiyan
November 12, 2013
By Menachem Creditor, Congregation Netivot Shalom, Berkeley, CA Elohei Ha-ruhot, God of the Winds, Yet again, we are pummeled by nature. Yet again, we call out to You. Winds roared, waters surged, and now streets are yet again paved with bodies.
Typhoon Haiyan: How You Can Help
November 12, 2013
Typhoon Haiyan has caused vast destruction in the Philippines. Here are some ways you can help:Donate to relief efforts: AJWS | JDC | JFNAShare a prayer:A Prayer After Typhoon Haiyan by Menachem CreditorGod of Winds and Waves: A Prayer for the...
Resources for Thanksgivukkah
November 12, 2013
Learn about Thanksgivukkah: Wikipedia on Thanksgivukkah Thanksgivukkah Source Sheetby Gail SwedroeHanukkah: Selected laws, customs, and a brief history Thanksgiving source sheet by Ashira Konigsburg Celebrate with your community: Lighting...
Conservative/Masorti Leadership Meets with Israeli Government Leaders
November 12, 2013
On Monday, Julie Schonfeld, Steve Wernick and Yizhar Hess met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his Cabinet Secretary Avichai Mandelblit. The conversation focused on three main topics: developments in the negotiations with Iran, the...
Davenning at Azarat Yisrael
November 12, 2013
The JFNA General Assembly concluded with a walk from Safra Square to the Kotel. The Masorti/Conservative and Reform movements held a minhah service where Tammy Gottlieb served as sh'lihat tzibbur. In addition, short remarks were offered by...
Resolution in Support of KOACH
June 6, 2012
Whereas KOACH, our Conservative Movement program for college students, provides the opportunity to maintain and develop connections to Conservative Judaism, promotes the Torah of Conservative Judaism on campus and provides a wide range of programs...