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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.
Conservative Judaism: Covenant and Commitment
August 20, 2024
Bradley Shavit Artson
This tri-fold pamphlet presents an elegant statement explaining the beliefs, philosophy, and practices of Conservative Judaism. Ideal for synagogues and adult education classes.
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2017 Convention Schedule
February 15, 2017
You will find an updated Convention schedule below (subject to change). We look forward to seeing many of you in Baltimore!
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Resolution in Support of J-1 Camp Counselor and Summer Work Travel Visas
November 14, 2017
Whereas the Bible teaches us ki mitzion tetze Torah, from out of Zion emanate the teachings of our Torah (Isaiah 2:3), and
Whereas Jewish education around the world is enriched by citizens of the State of Israel and Jews from outside of the...
Movement Statement on Sexual Harassment and Abuse
November 28, 2017
In light of the growing number of reports of sexual harassment in recent weeks, as evidenced in the proliferation of posts using #MeToo and #GamAni hashtags, the Conservative Jewish movement, as represented by the Rabbinical Assembly, the United...
A Kavannah As We Light Shabbat Candles
December 7, 2017
By Rabbi Ari Lucas
לֹא-תְבַעֲרוּ אֵשׁ, בְּכֹל מֹשְׁבֹתֵיכֶם, בְּיוֹם, הַשַּׁבָּת
Let no fire burn in your homes on the Sabbath Day
– Exodus 35:3
As I kindle these Shabbat flames and bring the warmth and light of Shabbat into my...
Movement Statement on Jerusalem
December 7, 2017
The Rabbinical Assembly, United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism and the entire worldwide Masorti/Conservative Movement listed below, issued the following statement today following President Trump’s announcement that the United States will...
Two Letters from Phil Scheim and Julie Schonfeld
March 23, 2018
Dear Colleagues,
Our CEO, Rabbi Julie Schonfeld, has informed us of her decision not to seek renewal of her contract, and to end her professional relationship with the Rabbinical Assembly effective June 30, 2019, to be preceded by a...
Reflections from Day One of Convention 2018 in Chicago
April 23, 2018
By Rabbi Michael Friedland, Chair, Rabbinical Assembly Convention 2018
The Convention opened with several outstanding Limmud sessions from local and Masorti scholars. Thank you Annie Tucker and Paul Kerbel for organizing our wonderful...
Reflections from Day Two of Convention 2018 in Chicago
April 25, 2018
By Rabbi Michael Friedland, Chair, Rabbinical Assembly Convention 2018
Our opening panel featured innovative rabbis, most serving in the Chicago area.
Robin Damsky, President of the Chicago RA, created In the Gardens, a program that...
Reflections from Day Three of Convention 2018 in Chicago
April 25, 2018
By Rabbi Michael Friedland, Chair, Rabbinical Assembly Convention 2018
Day three began with Brad Artson, Dean’s Chair of the Ziegler Rabbinical School, reminding us to consider what is our purpose as Conservative Jews and Conservative rabbis.