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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
Ushpizin
This ready-to-use text, which includes commentary and kavanot, has been excerpted from Or Hadash: A Commentary on Siddur Sim Shalom.
Seder N'tilat Lulav
This ready-to-use text, which includes commentary and kavanot, has been excerpted from Or Hadash: A Commentary on Siddur Sim Shalom.
Hakafot
This ready-to-use text, which includes commentary and kavanot on the Hakafot for Simhat Torah, has been excerpted from Or Hadash: A Commentary on Siddur Sim Shalom.
Simhat Torah Songsheet
This ready-to-use songsheet was compiled by Ashira Konigsburg, Assistant Director of Rabbinic Services, RA.
Purim Song Sheet
This 1-page song sheet, prepared by Yossi Hoffman, contains the text, transliteration, and translation of popular songs for Purim.
Watch Now: Summer Learning Siyyum & New Year Hakdama
On Rosh Hodesh Elul (August 20), we hosted a celebration and siyyum of our summer learning as well as a kick-off to 5781. Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal welcomed Chancellor Dr. Shuly Rubin Schwartz in conversation about her vision for...
Joint Statement Supporting the Work of the ADL
August 19, 2020
In North America the Anti-Defamation League has come under harsh criticism recently (see more about the issue here). The Rabbinical Assembly and USCJ, in concert with URJ, CCAR, the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association, and Reconstructing...
Rabbinical Assembly Statement on Israel and United Arab Emirates Accord to Normalize Relations
August 14, 2020
The Rabbinical Assembly applauds the agreement Israel and the United Arab Emirates has made to fully normalize relations between the two Middle East nations. We thank the Trump administration for brokering this deal and we call on other Arab states...
Reopening Task Force Webinar & Resources
August 11, 2020
The Reform, Reconstructionist, and Conservative/Masorti Movements collaborated on a webinar (watch the recording here) about re-opening our institutions. A transcript of the webinar chat may be accessed here, and we also have the PDF slides...
Rabbinical Assembly Leading Rabbinic Call for Facebook to Take Real Action Against Hate
August 11, 2020
The Rabbinical Assembly is spearheading an effort to provide rabbis with an opportunity to take a stand against the hate that was on display in Charlottesville and that is still flourishing. After years of hearing congregants' concerns about...
Community Building in a Time of Corona (Recording Available)
August 11, 2020
We'd like to thank all those who participated in Masorti Olami and the Rabbinical Assembly’s Zoom webinar on August 20, 2020 on the topic of “Community Building in a Time of Corona.” We were extremely thrilled to have over 200...
FAQ for Rabbis (and Other Leaders) in the U.S. During an Election Season
August 4, 2020
The 2020 election season in the United States is in full swing. American Jewish leaders play an important role in the political process.
This guide is designed to offer general guidance to rabbis and other leaders on engaging in the American...
Selihot Night Live
July 30, 2020
Our Conservative Movement comes together to learn, sing, and connect as a community. Over 60 rabbis and cantors will present, and a variety of Selihot services will be offered throughout the evening. We will usher in the High Holiday season focusing...
Frequently asked questions about the digital edition of Mahzor Lev Shalem
July 24, 2020
Updated on August 1, 2022.
We thank you for your patience as we work toward a solution that will allow as many people as possible to have access to Machzorim and other digital texts in the coming days.
If you have particular...