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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.
On Eve of First Israel Visit, RA Offers Thanks to Canadian Prime Minister
January 9, 2014
NEW YORK – As Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper prepares for his first trip to Israel, the Rabbinical Assembly today offered a statement thanking him for his unwavering support of Israel. RA representatives Rabbi Philip Scheim, Rabbi Howard...
RA Acknowledges the Passing of Ariel Sharon
January 11, 2014
NEW YORK – The Rabbinical Assembly is saddened by the passing of Ariel Sharon, whose years of service to the nation of Israel earned him widespread admiration among Israelis. He earned and sustained a reputation for bravery and brilliance...
Eit Ratzon 2014: Tentative Schedule
January 13, 2014
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 Beginnings: First Tasks 1:00 - 2:00 PMLunch2:00 - 3:00 PMStart Up...
RA Congratulates Israel Prize Winner Rabbi Shamma Friedman
January 21, 2014
NEW YORK – In response to today’s announcement that Conservative movement rabbi and professor Shamma Friedman had been chosen for the prestigious Israel Prize for Talmud research, Rabbi Gerald C. Skolnik, president of the Rabbinical...
On the rights of non-Orthodox rabbis, where's the outrage?
January 21, 2014
By Julie Schonfeld
Originally posted on JTA, the Forward, and Times of Israel
The good news is in: Rabbi Avi Weiss’ conversions will be accepted in Israel.
I am glad to see that the religious integrity and leadership of Rabbi Weiss...
2013 Year in Review
January 23, 2014
Over the past year the Rabbinical Assembly has continued to expand and improve the services we provide. Our recent work has included: Conveying Conservative Jewish interests to top US and Israeli leadersProviding member support and...
From the Pulpit and Bringing it Home
February 3, 2014
By Dahlia Bernstein, Bellmore Jewish Center, Bellmore, New YorkWhen the High Holidays begin right after Labor Day and you’re brand new in thepulpit, how do you introduce yourself to the community? For Rabbi Dahlia Bernstein, ordained at JTS...
Convention 2014: Presenters
February 5, 2014
Jeffrey Abraham, Rabbi, Congregation Sons of Israel, Nyack, NYAaron Alexander, Associate Dean of the Ziegler School of Rabbinic StudiesJeannie Appelman, Seminary Leadership Project Founder and Trainer, Join for JusticeBrad Artson, Abner and...
Convention 2014: Schedule
February 5, 2014
For a more detailed schedule, click here.Monday May 12thLimmud Breakouts (1:45 pm - 3:00 pm)Ideas that Work: Transforming Communal Prayer (3:15 pm - 4:45 pm)Opening Plenary: Movement Leadership: Working Together for our Future (5:00 pm - 6:30...
Statement in Response to MK Rotem's Remarks
February 5, 2014
NEW YORK – In response to reports that MK David Rotem, Chair of the Knesset Committee on Constitution, Law and Justice, stated in a committee meeting that “The Reform Movement is not Jewish … they are another religion”, the leadership of...