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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.
RA Members at Jewish Social Justice Roundtable
November 19, 2013
We are excited to report that in addition to the four RA members who make up the official RA delegation, six members of the RA are in attendance at the Jewish Social Justice Roundtable Network General Assembly being held currently at the...
Hineinu: Building Jewish Community for People of All Abilities
November 19, 2013
You may have read recently about the launching of a new interdenominational initiative for Jewish disabilities issues. This program is called Hineinu, and we – the undersigned – are proud to represent USCJ and the RA. Here is how the press...
Thanksgivukkah Source Sheet
November 19, 2013
This source sheet, created by Gail Swedroe, explores the themes of religious freedom and thankfulness through the lens of both Jewish and secular texts.Download the Source...
Friday Night with First Fruits: Musical Possibilities
November 20, 2013
Jan Uhrbach, associate editor of Siddur Lev Shalem, introduces musical possibilities for texts unique to First Fruits.A Meditative & Lively Kabbalat Shabbat Introduction: Pages 7 & 9-10“Shir Ha-shirim Asher Lishlomoh” | Song of Songs...
The Impact of Community Organizing Training
November 22, 2013
On Monday and Tuesday, October 28-29, 2013, over 40 colleagues took advantage of an opportunity to receive training in community organizing from experts in the field. The conference was co-sponsored by the RA and JOIN for Justice.Read divrei Torah...
Between Luz And Beit El: The Power of Transformational Moments
November 22, 2013
by David Baum, Congregation Shaarei Kodesh, Boca Raton, FL
This d'var Torah was originally given at the RA/JOIN for Justice Community Organizing Training Conference, October 29, 2013.
During our first session, we asked you to share your aha...
Jacob and Esau: From Rivalry to Reconciliation
November 22, 2013
by Michael Pont, Marlboro Jewish Center, Marlboro, NJThis d'var Torah was originally given at the Northern New Jersey Region of the Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs Man of the Year/Youth of the Year Dinner, November 6, 2013.This week’s parashah,...
On Bridging the Gap: Community Organizing
December 3, 2013
By Elan Babchuck, Temple Emanu-El, Providence, Rhode IslandFive years ago, I sat in a cavernous room around a couple dozen mismatched folding tables set up to accommodate 50+ people in Marin County, California. It was part of my “tryout” to become a...
RA Leadership Mourns the Loss of Nelson Mandela
December 6, 2013
NEW YORK – In response to the passing of Nelson Mandela, Leaders of the Rabbinical Assembly today issued the following statements: Julie Schonfeld said, "We mourn the loss of a great peacemaker and leader, Nelson Mandela, who passed away yesterday...
To Whom Must We Answer? Civil Disobedience and Jewish Law
December 12, 2013
By Mark GreenspanParashat Sh'mot, Exodus 1:15-20"Civic Morality" by Rabbi Vernon Kurtz” (pp. 439) in The Observant LifeDownload the Study...