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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 Praises Israeli Response to Palestinian Unity Government, Calls for International Rejection of Terrorism
June 2, 2014
NEW YORK – In the aftermath of the announcement of a Palestinian unity agreement between the Fatah-run Palestinian Authority and the terrorist organization Hamas, and in response to the formation of a new Palestinian government, the Rabbinical...
A Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem
June 3, 2014
In advance of Pope Francis's Peace summit taking place this week, our colleague Burt Visotzky, Appleman Professor of Midrash and Interreligious Studies at JTS and director of JTS's Milstein Center for Interreligious Dialogue has composed the...
Rabbinical Assembly Extends Congratulations to President-elect Reuven Rivlin
June 10, 2014
In response to the Israeli Knesset’s election of Reuven Rivlin as the country’s next president, the Rabbinical Assembly issued the following statement.
Rabbi Julie Schonfeld, Executive Vice President, said:
The Rabbinical Assembly...
Prayer for Safe Return of Kidnapped Israelis
June 16, 2014
The Rabbinical Assembly released the following prayer (along with this statement), written by Rabbi Tamar Elad Appelbaum and translated by Rabbi Peretz Rodman, for the safe return of the missing students.
God...
Rabbinical Assembly Prays for Safe Return of Kidnapped Israelis
June 16, 2014
In response to the kidnapping of three Israeli students, Eyal Yifrach, Naftali Frenkel, and Gilad Shaar, the Rabbinical Assembly issued the following statement (along with this prayer).
Rabbi Julie Schonfeld, Executive Vice President, said:
We...
What’s Cookin’ at Congregation B’nai Emunah?
June 17, 2014
By Daniel Kaiman, Congregation B'nai Emunah, Tulsa, OKThe EnterpriseCongregation B'nai Emunah in Tulsa, Oklahoma has a long history of community involvement and service. In the summer of 2011, the congregation decided to challenge itself again.
Rabbinical Assembly Condemns Divestment Vote by Presbyterian Church (USA)
June 23, 2014
In response to the decision by the Presbyterian Church (USA) to divest from three companies, Hewlett-Packard, Caterpillar, and Motorola Solutions, for engaging in business with the State of Israel, the Rabbinical Assembly issued the following...
Reflections on the 50th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday in Selma, Alabama
March 11, 2015
By Rabbi Randall Konigsburg, Temple Beth-El, Birmingham, ALBetween the recent movie and the visit of President Obama the previous day, there was a great deal of anticipation as we drove down from Birmingham to mark the 50th anniversary of the march...
Rabbinical Assembly Stands with Trafficking Survivors, Against Efforts to Restrict Access to Healthcare
March 17, 2015
NEW YORK – Today, the United States Senate failed to advance current pending legislation that was meant to combat human trafficking and provide support for trafficking survivors. The bill was sabotaged by language that was included to restrict...
PM Statement Regarding Israeli Arab Voters Unacceptable
March 19, 2015
NEW YORK – On Tuesday, March 17, as Israel held its elections, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated: “The right-wing government is in danger. Arab voters are going en masse to the polls.” The Rabbinical Assembly, the association of...