On the ordination of CA members as rabbis from AJR via their Cantor to Rabbi ordination program, the committee recommends not waiving outright the requirement of three years of rabbinic service and experience post-ordination, but reserving the right to waive the requirement in cases…
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Process for Reinstating RA Membership (when member resigned for nonpayment of dues)
November 18, 2021
The Rabbinical Assembly desires to welcome back former members to rejoin Our RA community. Therefore we have created an abbreviated process instead of the full membership…
The Rabbinical Assembly desires to welcome back former members to rejoin Our RA community. Therefore we have created an abbreviated process instead of the full membership application process.
1. Please compose a letter, addressed to the RA Membership…
Commemorating Veterans Day
November 11, 2021
Today, November 11, the United States celebrates Veterans Day, during which we honor those who wore the uniforms of our US armed forces with pride.
As we honor our veterans, we…
Today, November 11, the United States celebrates Veterans Day, during which we honor those who wore the uniforms of our US armed forces with pride.
As we honor our veterans, we also pray for those who are still serving in the US military. We are pleased to share this prayer for…
Update on the Situation at the Kotel
November 5, 2021
Dear Colleagues,
Yesterday, our RA signed and shared a letter calling for the prevention of bloodshed and immediate implementation of the Kotel Agreement in light of the real…
Dear Colleagues,
Yesterday, our RA signed and shared a letter calling for the prevention of bloodshed and immediate implementation of the Kotel Agreement in light of the real threats to the Women of the Wall, who pray every Rosh Hodesh at the Western Wall. Rakefet Ginsberg,…
Call for the Prevention of Bloodshed and Immediate Implementation of the "Kotel Agreement"
November 4, 2021
Rabbis Jacob Blumenthal (CEO, Rabbinical Assembly) and Ashira Konigsburg (COO, Rabbinical Assembly) joined the leaders of the Masorti movement in Israel and around the world to…
Rabbis Jacob Blumenthal (CEO, Rabbinical Assembly) and Ashira Konigsburg (COO, Rabbinical Assembly) joined the leaders of the Masorti movement in Israel and around the world to call on our elected officials to act immediately to implement the outline of the Western Wall Agreement, in…
Register for ScholarStream Series #3 NOW!
November 4, 2021
It’s time to register for the next series of ScholarStream! Individuals may register for ScholarStream 5782 here. If you are part of a…
It’s time to register for the next series of ScholarStream! Individuals may register for ScholarStream 5782 here. If you are part…
Interview Policy of the RA/USCJ Joint Placement Commission
November 1, 2021
Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, the Joint Placement Commission (“JPC”)* has evaluated the changing safety landscape around candidate interviews and in-person interactions.…
Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, the Joint Placement Commission (“JPC”)* has evaluated the changing safety landscape around candidate interviews and in-person…
Rabbinical Assembly Publishes Names of those Expelled or Suspended for Code of Conduct Violations
October 19, 2021
As previously reported, the Rabbinical Assembly (RA) is undertaking an extensive review and update to its Code of Professional Conduct, as well as the procedures by which the…
As previously reported, the Rabbinical Assembly (RA) is undertaking an extensive review and update to its Code of Professional Conduct, as well as the procedures by which the Code is enforced. As the next step in this ongoing review of how the RA handles complaints and allegations of…