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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.
Rabbinical Assembly Mourns Death of Shimon Peres, z”l
September 28, 2016
NEW YORK — The Rabbinical Assembly, the international association for Conservative/Masorti rabbis, has issued the following statement on the death of former Israeli President Shimon Peres:
The Rabbinical Assembly, the international association...
The Seminary at 100: Reflections on the Jewish Theological Seminary and the Conservative Movement
August 20, 2024
Nina Beth Cardin and David Wolf Silverman, editors
Out of Print
List price $17.95
ISBN 978-0-916219-05-5 (Paperback), 978-0-916219-04-8 (Hardcover)
Pages 475 pb
Published in 1987, this landmark anthology contains over 50 essays about the...
Conservative Movement Statement Regarding Attack on Conservative and Reform Leaders at the Kotel
November 2, 2016
This morning, while marching with Torah scrolls from the Dung Gate in the Old City in Jerusalem to the Kotel, Conservative and Reform leaders were attacked by members of the ultra-Orthodox community.
The United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism...
A Communal Prayer in Anticipation of a US Election
November 3, 2016
By Rabbi Julie Schonfeld, Executive Vice President of the Rabbinical Assembly
אַתָּה חוֹנֵן לָאָדָם דַּעַת וּמְלַמֵּד לֶאֱנוֹשׁ בִּינָה
Adonai, You grant us knowledge, and teach us understanding
Help us to recognize the gift of our vibrant...
RA Statement on the U.S. Presidential Election
November 11, 2016
As the world responds to the US election, we reach out to you in shared love of Torah, Jewish community, family and friends. The past several months have been a volatile and challenging election season and it is fair to say that while we never know...
Tradition and Change: The Development of Conservative Judaism
August 20, 2024
Mordecai Waxman
Out of Print
List price $14.95
ISBN 978-0-8381-3116-9
Pages 477 pb
Originally published in 1958, this volume contains an extended introduction by the editor followed by classic statements by the founders and leading...
Conservative Movement Calls for Rescinding of Bannon Appointment
November 19, 2016
NEW YORK - The Conservative movement through its member organizations, the Rabbinical Assembly, United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, the Cantors Assembly, the Jewish Theological Seminary, Women's League for Conservative Judaism, and...
Statement in Solidarity with the Israeli Reform Movement
November 24, 2016
NEW YORK - The worldwide Masorti/Conservative Movement expresses its solidarity today with the Reform Movement and Women of the Wall in light of the horrific vandalism and threats made against our partners Rabbi Rick Jacobs, Rabbi...
Conservative Movement Condemns Proposed Shas Bill on Egalitarian Worship at the Kotel
December 2, 2016
NEW YORK - The member organizations of the Conservative/Masorti movement of Judaism has issued the following statement regarding the Shas Party's announcement Monday that it would submit a draft bill to the Knesset that would prohibit any...
Letter to Representative Keith Ellison
December 22, 2016
Please find below the letter that we sent to Representative Keith Ellison of Minnesota's 5th District on behalf of the Rabbinical Assembly. We were greatly assisted in this by the diligent work of our colleagues in Minnesota, especially Morris Allen...