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Hanukkat Habayit Ceremony for an Interfaith Couple
Posted on February 12, 2015

By Rabbi David Lerner, Temple Emunah, Lexington, MAThe Hanukkat Habayit Ceremony for an Interfaith Couple offers a meaningful ritual for interfaith couples who have decided to...

By Rabbi David Lerner, Temple Emunah, Lexington, MAThe Hanukkat Habayit Ceremony for an Interfaith Couple offers a meaningful ritual for interfaith couples who have decided to build an exclusively Jewish home and family together. BackgroundThe ceremony was a response to my experience working with...
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Conservative Rabbis on MLK’s Lasting Legacy
Posted on January 15, 2015

NEW YORK – In recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the revered civil rights leader’s work and lasting legacy, the Rabbinical Assembly, the international association of...

NEW YORK – In recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the revered civil rights leader’s work and lasting legacy, the Rabbinical Assembly, the international association of Conservative/Masorti rabbis released the following statement: As a community committed to fulfilling God’s command to...
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WZO Election
Posted on January 15, 2015

Voting has begun in the World Zionist Elections. (See www.myvoteourisrael.com) MERCAZ represents us, Masorti / Conservative Judaism.   As you well know, the WZO...

Voting has begun in the World Zionist Elections. (See www.myvoteourisrael.com) MERCAZ represents us, Masorti / Conservative Judaism.   As you well know, the WZO impacts Israel. We Conservative Jews have the chance to help shape the World Zionist Congress and, thereby, have an impact...
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The DNA at CSAIR: Multiplying Options for Prayer
Posted on January 15, 2015

When Barry Katz first came to the Conservative Synagogue Adath Israel in Riverdale, New York (aka CSAIR) there was the congregation and a Havurah. So variety on Shabbat was...

When Barry Katz first came to the Conservative Synagogue Adath Israel in Riverdale, New York (aka CSAIR) there was the congregation and a Havurah. So variety on Shabbat was already part of the shul's DNA but by now that DNA has spread all over the building. Now it includes a dizzying array of...
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Conservative Rabbis Praise the Rejection of Proposed UNSC Resolution
Posted on December 31, 2014

NEW YORK – Today, Rabbi Julie Schonfeld, Executive Vice President of The Rabbinical Assembly, released the following statement on the rejection of the Palestinian proposed...

NEW YORK – Today, Rabbi Julie Schonfeld, Executive Vice President of The Rabbinical Assembly, released the following statement on the rejection of the Palestinian proposed resolution at the United Nations Security Council:The resolution was rightly rejected today by the UN Security Council. This...
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Statement on Principles Announced at 2014 USY International Convention
Posted on December 23, 2014

Last night, USY teens at their International Convention, reaffirmed their commitment to indating, while restating that commitment in their own positive language. The change was...

Last night, USY teens at their International Convention, reaffirmed their commitment to indating, while restating that commitment in their own positive language. The change was from:  "It is expected that leaders of the organization will refrain from relationships which can be construed...
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Eighth Night: For the Jewish Light that Illuminates the World
Posted on December 23, 2014

By Rabbi Robert Scheinberg, United Synagogue of Hoboken, Hoboken, NJ During this year's observance of Hanukkah, we have lit so many candles.So many times we saw the flame jump...

By Rabbi Robert Scheinberg, United Synagogue of Hoboken, Hoboken, NJ During this year's observance of Hanukkah, we have lit so many candles.So many times we saw the flame jump from candle to candle.So many times we saw the Shamash share its flame so willingly, even eagerly.God, in Your Torah You...
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Seventh Night: For the Land/State of Israel
Posted on December 22, 2014

By Rabbi Reuven Hammer, Jerusalem, Israel Tzur Yisrael V'Goalo – Rock and Redeemer of Israel – As we kindle the lights of Hanukkah – tonight reaching the sacred number seven...

By Rabbi Reuven Hammer, Jerusalem, Israel Tzur Yisrael V'Goalo – Rock and Redeemer of Israel – As we kindle the lights of Hanukkah – tonight reaching the sacred number seven – the flames in our hanukiyah merge with the seven that burned each evening in the ancient Menorah the...
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