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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.
3 Ways to Take a Stand Against Gun Violence
June 12, 2019
"An act of violence is an act of desecration."
-Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel
The Rabbinical Assembly calls on every person who stands against gun violence to
TAKE THESE 3 ACTIONS TODAY:
Urge your Senators to support...
Uganda Trip FAQs
March 25, 2019
Walking
The trip does not involve particularly difficult walking. On the Safari we will be confined to our vehicles. On the other days there will be a few minutes walking from the vehicles to the places that we are visiting. The exception to this...
Resolution on Hevra Kadisha
March 26, 2019
Whereas in the traumatic aftermath of the October 27 Tree of Life synagogue shooting many Rabbinical Assembly colleagues have been deeply engaged in guiding the Pittsburgh Jewish community through the mitzvot of bikkur holim and nihum aveilim...
Resolution on Proposed Rule Change for Time Limits on SNAP in the United States
March 26, 2019
Whereas the SNAP program is the largest federally funded nutrition program, providing about $64 billion in benefits to millions of households; and
Whereas the Torah teaches our obligation toward the poor with the words “You shall strengthen...
Resolution on Global Antisemitism
March 26, 2019
Whereas the hatred of Jews is almost as ancient as Judaism itself and
Whereas the Anti-Defamation League’s 2015 Global 100 survey found that more than one billion humans harbor antisemitic feelings and has determined that one-quarter of Western...
Resolution on Climate Change and Environmental Concerns
March 26, 2019
The rabbis teach:
תן דעתך שלא תקלקל ותחריב את עולמי, שאם קלקלת אין מי שיתקן אחריך.
Pay attention that you do not corrupt and destroy My world: if you corrupt it, there is no one to repair it after you. (Kohelet Rabbah)
Whereas the...
Resolution on Suicide and Mental Illness
March 26, 2019
Whereas our Torah clearly beseeches us: “Do not oppress your fellow (Leviticus 19:13),” “Do not stand on the blood of your friend (Leviticus 19:16)” and therefore our communal response, as Jews committed to cultivating holiness, necessitates us to...
Resolution on Voting Rights in the United States of America
March 26, 2019
Whereas many of our Jewish sages stress the importance of a community in which the people have a voice in the selection of their leaders as Hillel taught in Pirke Avot (2:5) “Do not separate yourself from the community” and as the Talmud further...
The Rabbinical Assembly Appoints Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal As Chief Executive
April 11, 2019
New York – The Rabbinical Assembly, the international association of Conservative/Masorti movement rabbis, announced today the selection of Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal of Shaare Torah in Gaithersburg, MD as its new chief executive.
Rabbi...
RA Spotlight: David Krishef on Handling Transitions and Engaging in Public Dialogue
July 23, 2019
As part of our ongoing efforts to highlight the wonderful diversity of the Conservative/Masorti rabbinate, we spoke with our colleague David Krishef, who has been working at a small synagogue in Grand Rapids, Michigan for over two decades. Below, he...