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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.
The Rabbinical Assembly Condemns the Rise of Terrorism in Jerusalem
November 5, 2014
New York - The Rabbinical Assembly condemns the terrorist attacks today in Israel, and the multiple acts of terror and violence against Israeli citizens over the past weeks. We call upon the Palestinian Authority President, Mahmoud Abbas, to...
Rabbinical Assembly Horrified by Terrorist Attack in Jerusalem Synagogue
November 18, 2014
New York - The Rabbinical Assembly is appalled by the horrendous attack that occurred this morning at Kehilat Bnei Torah in Har Nof in Jerusalem, killing four rabbis and wounding numerous others. The RA is particularly dismayed by the evil of...
Rabbi Rachel Isaacs: Multi-Tasking in Maine!
November 19, 2014
On September 15, 2014, Tablet, an online magazine which calls itself “A New Read on Jewish Life” published a piece by Yair Rosenberg - “15 American Rabbis You Haven’t Heard Of, But Should”. Since five of these fifteen are our colleagues (and of...
Rabbinical Assembly Supports a Just Immigration System
November 21, 2014
New York – The Rabbinical Assembly is heartened that five million undocumented immigrants are no longer at immediate risk for deportation. The RA has continuously and consistently advocated for the rights of immigrants in Resolutions passed in 1992,...
Statement by Conservative/Masorti Leadership on Possible Nation-State Legislation
November 30, 2014
New York – The following is a joint statement by the collective leadership of the Conservative/Masorti movement of possible nation-state legislation currently working its way through the Knesset. “The past months have been a time of great concern...
Rabbinical Assembly Condemns Israeli Legislation Outlawing Private Weddings
December 1, 2014
NEW YORK – Following yesterday’s vote by the Israeli Ministerial Committee for legislation upholding a law that prohibits private wedding ceremonies including a penalty of up to two years’ imprisonment for both the...
Rabbi Jason Rubenstein: A Passion for Diversity
December 4, 2014
On September 15, 2014, Tablet, an online magazine which calls itself “A New Read on Jewish Life” published a piece by Yair Rosenberg - “15 American Rabbis You Haven’t Heard Of, But Should”. Since five of these fifteen are our colleagues (and of...
Criminalizing Marriage in Israel
December 4, 2014
By Rabbi Julie SchonfeldOriginally posted on The Jerusalem PostFor the first time in Israel’s history, the Jewish state has passed a law that criminalizes a purely private religious act that harms no one and subjects persons who engage in that...
Conservative Rabbis Release New Blessings
December 15, 2014
Rabbinical Assembly Creates New App for the iPhone GenerationNEW YORK – In a move to give individuals the tools to fully experience Judaism in their everyday lives, the Rabbinical Assembly, the international association of Conservative/Masorti...
RA Applauds Appointment of Rabbi David Saperstein as Ambassador at Large For International Religious Freedom
December 15, 2014
NEW YORK – Today, the Senate confirmed Rabbi David Saperstein as the first non-Christian ambassador at large for international religious freedom. The Rabbinical Assembly, the international association of Conservative/Masorti rabbis, applauds Rabbi...