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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.
Resolution on Anti-Semitism
February 28, 2017
Whereas the Rabbinical Assembly is greatly concerned by the resurgence of virulent anti-Semitism in North America, Europe and around the globe both from the extreme right and the extreme left; and
Whereas the last year has seen scores of...
Resolution on the Inclusion of Emerging Communities in Latin America
February 28, 2017
Whereas our Movement believes in the institution of conversion as an integral part of the Jewish faith, and a key issue in securing the mission and integrity of the Jewish People, and
Whereas the Rabbinical Assembly has developed and approved...
Conservative Movement Leaders Attend White House Meeting on Supreme Court Nominee
March 3, 2017
Following a White House meeting today in which administration officials sought to engage with national faith leaders regarding President Donald Trump’s nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court, Rabbi Julie Schonfeld, executive vice...
Two Leaders
March 23, 2017
By Rabbi Edward Feld
When my nephew was nine or ten he announced that he wanted to be a rabbi. “What does a rabbi do?” I asked him. “Announce pages,” he said.
The interaction between the rabbi and the cantorial leader – whether the latter is a...
Executive Assistant/Researcher
March 30, 2017
Description:
The Rabbinical Assembly is seeking an Executive Assistant / Researcher to support the work of the Chief Executive Officer.
The Executive Assistant / Researcher to the Chief Executive Officer is a fast-paced position working...
Using Siddur Lev Shalem on Shavuot
May 10, 2017
By Rabbi Edward Feld
One of the special features of Lev Shalem is that it allows for an easy flow of holiday services. Once you turn to the Amidah for Yom Tov, the rest of the service flows from there, no need to turn back and forth.
The...
U.S. Memorial Day Supplemental Prayers
May 24, 2019
In the United States, Memorial Day is seen as the beginning of summer and a day off from work and school. The original intent of the day, to remember those who lost their lives in service to our country, is often forgotten. JWB Jewish...
This is My Beloved, This is My Friend: A Rabbinic Letter on Intimate Relations
August 20, 2024
Elliot N. Dorff
Pages 64 pb
This rabbinic letter focuses on Jewish identity and interpersonal relations which enhance the prospect of marriage within the faith. This statement is the result of the work of the Rabbinical Assembly Commission on...
Conservative Movement Condemns President Trump's Executive Order on Immigration and Refugees
January 29, 2017
NEW YORK - The Conservative/Masorti movement of Judaism as represented by its constituent organizations listed below has issued the following statement regarding the executive order President Donald Trump signed on Friday barring many refugees and...
Jewish Medical Directives For Health Care / Living Will
August 20, 2024
Aaron L. Mackler, editor
Approved by the Committee on Jewish Law and Standards of the Conservative Movement, this packet of information includes Heath Care Directive and Proxy Directive forms conforming to the legal requirements of New York...