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You Shall Strengthen Them: A Rabbinic Letter on the Poor
You Shall Strengthen Them: A Rabbinic Letter on the Poor, was derived from earlier published essays
Purim Song Sheet
This 1-page song sheet, prepared by Yossi Hoffman, contains the text, transliteration, and translation of popular songs for Purim.
Al Ha-nissim
This ready-to-use text, which includes commentary and kavanot, has been excerpted from Or Hadash: A
Lighting the Hanukkah Candles: Blessings & Songs
Text, translation, and transliteration of the blessings and popular songs to accompany the lighting
Tishah B'Av Resources
Most of these resources have been excerpted from Siddur Tisha B'Av PDF, Copyright 2003, The Rabbinical Assembly.
בדיקת חמץ: The Search for Hameitz
This one-page sheet includes text, instructions, and transliteration for the ritual of searching for hameitz and the destruction of hameitz.
The Rabbinical Assembly to Review Its Code of Conduct and Ethics Procedures
The Rabbinical Assembly (RA) announced in April 2021 that it is undertaking a process to review and update its Code of Conduct, as well as the procedures by which the Code is enforced. To support the effort, the RA received a substantial...
COVID 19 Pandemic National Synagogue Survey of Ritual Activities & Programming
A study of how synagogues have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic conducted and written by Linda R. Bernstein, Pharm.D.
Dr. Bernstein is an Intern of the Cantors Assembly, a Master of Jewish Studies candidate, emphasizing music in...
Optional Registration for Tikkun Leil Shavuot 5781
We are excited to announce our second livestreamed Tikkun Leil Shavuot, a Conservative/Masorti global event that...
Conservative/Masorti Tikkun Leil Shavuot 5781
Our Rabbinical Assembly is excited to present the Conservative/Masorti Tikkun Leil Shavuot from May 16th at 12:00...
Tikkun Leil Shavuot 5781 Supporting Organizations
Thank you to the congregations and organizations that are generously supporting Tikkun Leil Shavuot 5781 from May 16th at...
Statement Against Ongoing Partnerships with Steven M. Cohen
This month the membership of the Rabbinical Assembly issued a strong Resolution Against Sexual Harassment and/or Assault that emphasizes the need for cultural change within Jewish institions and the imperative to “support survivors who...
Watch Now: Pre-Pesah Siyum 5781
It is a widespread custom that the first born fast on the day before Pesah. This commemorates the divine protection of the Israelite firstborn during the final plague in Egypt. However, it is also prohibited to fast during the month of...
Shir Hashirim for Screensharing
Click here to download Shir Hashirim for screensharing by Rabbi Adam Stein.
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New ScholarStream Sponsorship Opportunity
We are excited to announce the final two series of our inaugural season of ScholarStream. These two series will provide fabulous learning opportunities in the leadup to Shavuot as we...