WE ARE STILL WAITING
By Rabbi Rick Sherwin
All-Embracing God,
July 4, 1776 – You gave wisdom to our country
To fulfill Your command:
“Proclaim liberty throughout the Land
To all of its inhabitants”
All
And the insight…
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Rabbinical Assembly, United Synagogue Congratulate New Israeli Government
June 13, 2021
In response to the Israeli Knesset’s election of Naftali Bennett as the country’s next prime minister, and the approval of a new governing coalition, with Yair Lapid as Alternate…
In response to the Israeli Knesset’s election of Naftali Bennett as the country’s next prime minister, and the approval of a new governing coalition, with Yair Lapid as Alternate Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, the Rabbinical Assembly (RA) and United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ…
Response to Today's Article Published in the Forward
June 1, 2021
Dear Colleagues,
We are writing to inform you of a story that was published today in the Forward newspaper. The article describes a case that reportedly came before the Va’ad…
Dear Colleagues,
We are writing to inform you of a story that was published today in the Forward newspaper. The article describes a case that reportedly came before the Va’ad HaKavod a couple of years ago. The practice of the Rabbinical Assembly and its Va’ad HaKavod is to refrain…
Virtual Day of Action Against Antisemitism
May 26, 2021
Tomorrow, the American Jewish community will gather and speak with one voice to denounce the spike in antisemitic attacks and demand that our political leaders take steps to…
Tomorrow, the American Jewish community will gather and speak with one voice to denounce the spike in antisemitic attacks and demand that our political leaders take steps to ensure the safety of Jews across the country.
Show your solidarity by joining the Thursday, May 27th Day of…
Watch Now: Shavuot Learning from Latin America
May 25, 2021
Spanish-language version of two classes of 7 rabbis discussing Shavuot.
Spanish-language version of two classes of 7 rabbis discussing Shavuot.
Rabbi Nachman’s Prayer for Peace
May 21, 2021
May it be Your will,
Holy One, our God, our ancestors’ God,
that you erase war and bloodshed from the world
and in its place draw down
a great and glorious peace
so that nation…
May it be Your will,
Holy One, our God, our ancestors’ God,
that you erase war and bloodshed from the world
and in its place draw down
a great and glorious peace
so that nation shall not lift up sword against nation
neither shall they learn war any more.…
Thank You for Another Successful Tikkun Leil Shavuot!
May 20, 2021
We would like to take a moment to thank all those who helped make our second Conservative/Masorti Tikkun Leil Shavuot a great success, especially the rabbis, cantors, educators,…
We would like to take a moment to thank all those who helped make our second Conservative/Masorti Tikkun Leil Shavuot a great success, especially the rabbis, cantors, educators, and lay leaders who offered their time and efforts to teach our sessions, along with over 4,800 viewers who…
Message Before Shabbat from Masorti Israel's Leadership
May 14, 2021
Dear Colleagues,
As the wave of violence continues to engulf communities across the country, and as thousands are under massive…
Dear Colleagues,
As the wave of violence continues to engulf communities across the country, and as thousands are under massive rocket attacks in the south and the center, our minds are filled with thoughts and prayers for a more…