Press Releases and Statements

RA and USCJ Welcome President Trump’s Announcement of Hostage Deal

While we still await their return, we are grateful for President Donald Trump’s leadership in prioritizing this cause and brokering this agreement. We thank him for his commitment to securing the safety of the hostages and other innocent lives – both Israeli and Palestinian – while working to eliminate the threat of Hamas to Israel and the world. His efforts, supported by many others in the international community, have created a critical opening for peace.

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Honoring the Return of Ran Gvili

At long last, the remains of Ran Gvili

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Statement on Humanitarian Aid to Gaza and Freeing the Hostages

As rabbis of the Conservative/Masorti Movement, we are increasingly concerned about the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. We recognize the need for urgent action to alleviate civilian suffering and ensure aid delivery, as leaders continue to focus on returning the hostages and ending this war.

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Rabbinical Assembly & USCJ Statement on US Strikes on Iran

June 22, 2025

Rabbinical Assembly and USCJ Statement on US Strikes on Iran

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Statement on Australia Hanukkah Attack

The Conservative/Masorti Movement stands in solidarity with the Australian Jewish community in this moment of sorrow and challenge.

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Join Mazon November 19th For An Emergency Briefing On Hunger

Insider Briefing Call

Wednesday, November 19th

2:00-3:00pm ET / 11:00am PT

Co-sponsored by MAZON, The Rabbinical Assembly, USCJ, and the Social Justice Commission

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Reflections on the World Zionist Congress

Shalom Haverim – Dear Friends:<

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RA and USCJ Celebrate the Return of the Living Hostages

We share in the profound joy and relief felt across Israel and the Jewish world as the final 20 living hostages return home after 738 days and are reunited with their families. For two years, we have carried them in our hearts, held space for them in our communities, and kept their names on our lips.

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Important Alert: Nonprofit Security Grant Program NSGP

Dear Synagogue Clergy and Leaders:

Applications for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) are due Friday, October 31. We strongly encourage congregations to consider applying for the NSGP so you remain eligible for this critical funding and review the terms and conditions carefully should a grant be awarded.

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The Defender of Israel Neither Sleeps Nor Slumbers (Psalm 121:4)

Avinu she-ba-shamayim, stronghold and redeemer of the people Israel: Bless the State of Israel, [that it may be] the beginning of our redemption. Shield it with Your love; spread over it the shelter of Your peace. Guide its leaders and advisors with Your light and Your truth. Help them with Your good counsel. Strengthen the hands of those who defend our holy land. Deliver them; crown their efforts with triumph. Bless the land with peace and its inhabitants with lasting joy. And let us say: Amen.

(Prayer for the State of Israel from Siddur Lev Shalem)

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