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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.
Resolution in Support of the Conservative Yeshiva
May 21, 2012
Whereas the Conservative Yeshiva of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism was established in 1995 with a handful of students, and has grown since then to more than 200 students annually in its year-long and summer learning programs; Whereas...
Resolution on Religious Extremism in Israel
May 21, 2012
Whereas Israel’s Declaration of Independence proclaims equality in social and political rights, including women’s rights, stating that Israel “will ensure complete equality of social and political rights to all its inhabitants irrespective of...
Resolution on a Nuclear Capable Iran
May 21, 2012
Whereas the Rabbinical Assembly passed resolutions in 2007, 2008, and 2010, expressing our concern over the threat of a nuclear-armed Iran;
Whereas the regime of Iran, and in particular its President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and its religious...
RA Convention 2012 Media Coverage
May 22, 2012
The media coverage of Convention was extensive, including articles in JTA, CNN, LA Times, Haaretz, Maariv, Yediot, and more. A more comprehensive list of media coverage is available on these topics: Vice President Joe Biden Yair...
Convention 2012: Recap
May 22, 2012
We are glad that many RA members joined us for the 2012 RA convention in Atlanta. Thanks again to Shalom Lewis and Josh Heller and the entire Convention committee for their hard work in making this event such a success. Recap VideoArchived Live...
Agunot & Memorial Day
May 22, 2012
By Ashira Konigsburg
“A Personal Message on an Important Theme.” These vague words written on the cover of a long forgotten pamphlet gave little hint as to the weight of the history found inside.
In 1942 as thousands of Jewish men were drafted...
Mazal Tov to the Newest RA Members
May 22, 2012
The Rabbinical Assembly extends a hearty mazal tov to our new colleagues who were ordained at the ordination ceremonies of the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies and the Jewish Theological...
President Obama Meets with Leaders of the Conservative Movement
May 31, 2012
Washington, DC -- President Obama met yesterday with a group of Conservative rabbis and Conservative Movement leaders in the Roosevelt Room of the White House (See list of attendees below). The wide-ranging discussion included a focus on...
Our Obligation to Remember that We Were Once Slaves in Mitzrayim
March 17, 2014
This material was prepared by Carol Levithan. It contains texts that you might find useful in teaching about Pesah.
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