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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.
Blue Ribbon Commission Misrepresentation in Media
January 25, 2018
Yesterday morning an article came out that misrepresented fundamental facts about the Blue Ribbon Commission. In light of this article, we want to make sure you are aware of the following:
The Rabbinical Assembly observed several inaccuracies...
Rabbinical Assembly Calls on Israel to Safeguard Rights of African Asylum Seekers
January 31, 2018
R.A. opposes current plan to rapidly deport would-be refugees from Sudan and Eritrea.
The Rabbinical Assembly, the official body representing rabbis in the Conservative/Masorti movement, issued the following statement regarding African...
The Power of the Rabbinical Assembly Network
February 11, 2019
by Amy Bardack
I was a half-mile away at Congregation Beth Shalom when I heard about the shooting at Tree of Life. As the director of Jewish life and learning at the Jewish Federation here in Pittsburgh, I was part of the immediate response to...
Study Guide to "Donations from Ill-Gotten Gains," prepared by Erin Beser
August 11, 2025
Download the Study Guide on "Donations from Ill-Gotten Gains," prepared by Erin Beser
Relevant Teshuvah: "Donations from Ill-Gotten Gains" by Elliot...
Resolution on High Capacity Ammunition Magazines
April 6, 2011
Background:
The “Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act” was introduced in both the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate in January, 2011, seeking to limit high capacity firearm magazines, with the following...
"Truth & Healing": A Women's Retreat for Jewish Clergy
September 27, 2018
As rabbis, we are equipped to create rituals and communities of spiritual support. Let's make sure we're doing it for ourselves.
The Truth & Healing Women's Retreat co-sponsored by the Rabbinical Assembly will include...
Resolution in Support of Equal Rights and Inclusion for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, And Transgender (GLBT) Persons
April 6, 2011
Preamble:
“Great is human dignity, since it overrides a negative precept of the Torah.” (Brakhot 19b)
In 1990, the Rabbinical Assembly passed a resolution entitled “Gay and Lesbian Jews,” which called us to:
Work for full and equal...
Resolution in Support of Darfur and South Sudan Independence
April 6, 2011
“There is a real danger that the media, United States Government and international community will lose focus in the weeks and months ahead. During this critical time, we need your help to keep the spotlight on Sudan.” Mark Lotwis, Save Darfur...
Update to Standards of Practice
October 19, 2018
This week the Committee on Jewish Law and Standards (CJLS) of the Conservative movement’s Rabbinical Assembly responded to the request of the Executive Council that they determine the status of attendance at an intermarriage in light of...
Welcome to the New Rabbinical Assembly Website
March 22, 2011
We are proud to launch the new face of rabbinicalassembly.org. This new site will help us serve you. It paves the way for improved organization of our content and a better experience for our users.We have many new features and content...