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CJ Classics: America
Posted on June 27, 2014

In recognition of America's Independence Day, we've gone into the archives and found these articles that relate to Judaism in America. Take a look!The Role of Judaism in America...

In recognition of America's Independence Day, we've gone into the archives and found these articles that relate to Judaism in America. Take a look!The Role of Judaism in America By Jack Reimer, Fall 1961 (Vol.16 No.1)"...There are two tasks that confront American Jews. One is to make an ...
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Rabbinical Assembly Congratulates Israeli President Shimon Peres for Being Awarded Congressional Gold Medal and Lantos Foundation Human Rights Prize
Posted on June 26, 2014

NEW YORK – On the occasion of President Shimon Peres’ last official visit to the U.S., during which he was honored with both the Congressional Gold Medal and the Lantos Foundation...

NEW YORK – On the occasion of President Shimon Peres’ last official visit to the U.S., during which he was honored with both the Congressional Gold Medal and the Lantos Foundation for Human Rights and Justice’s Lantos Human Rights Prize, the Rabbinical Assembly issued the following statement. Rabbi...
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Rabbinical Assembly Condemns Divestment Vote by Presbyterian Church (USA)
Posted on June 23, 2014

In response to the decision by the Presbyterian Church (USA) to divest from three companies, Hewlett-Packard, Caterpillar, and Motorola Solutions, for engaging in business with...

In response to the decision by the Presbyterian Church (USA) to divest from three companies, Hewlett-Packard, Caterpillar, and Motorola Solutions, for engaging in business with the State of Israel, the Rabbinical Assembly issued the following statement. Rabbi Julie Schonfeld, Executive Vice...
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What’s Cookin’ at Congregation B’nai Emunah?
Posted on June 17, 2014

By Daniel Kaiman, Congregation B'nai Emunah, Tulsa, OKThe EnterpriseCongregation B'nai Emunah in Tulsa, Oklahoma has a long history of community involvement and service. In the...

By Daniel Kaiman, Congregation B'nai Emunah, Tulsa, OKThe EnterpriseCongregation B'nai Emunah in Tulsa, Oklahoma has a long history of community involvement and service. In the summer of 2011, the congregation decided to challenge itself again. After working on a project at the Altamont Apartments...
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Rabbinical Assembly Prays for Safe Return of Kidnapped Israelis
Posted on June 16, 2014

In response to the kidnapping of three Israeli students, Eyal Yifrach, Naftali Frenkel, and Gilad Shaar, the Rabbinical Assembly issued the following statement (along with this...

In response to the kidnapping of three Israeli students, Eyal Yifrach, Naftali Frenkel, and Gilad Shaar, the Rabbinical Assembly issued the following statement (along with this prayer). Rabbi Julie Schonfeld, Executive Vice President, said: We join with our Israeli brothers and sisters, our Jewish...
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Prayer for Safe Return of Kidnapped Israelis
Posted on June 16, 2014

The Rabbinical Assembly released the following prayer (along with this statement), written by Rabbi Tamar Elad Appelbaum and translated by Rabbi Peretz Rodman, for the safe return...

The Rabbinical Assembly released the following prayer (along with this statement), written by Rabbi Tamar Elad Appelbaum and translated by Rabbi Peretz Rodman, for the safe return of the missing students.God of Israel, Beneficent sovereign of all Creation, enable us now to have true faith and to...
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Rabbinical Assembly Extends Congratulations to President-elect Reuven Rivlin
Posted on June 10, 2014

In response to the Israeli Knesset’s election of Reuven Rivlin as the country’s next president, the Rabbinical Assembly issued the following statement. Rabbi Julie Schonfeld,...

In response to the Israeli Knesset’s election of Reuven Rivlin as the country’s next president, the Rabbinical Assembly issued the following statement. Rabbi Julie Schonfeld, Executive Vice President, said:  The Rabbinical Assembly extends warm congratulations to Reuven Rivlin on his election...
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A Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem
Posted on June 3, 2014

In advance of Pope Francis's Peace summit taking place this week, our colleague Burt Visotzky, Appleman Professor of Midrash and Interreligious Studies at JTS and director of...

In advance of Pope Francis's Peace summit taking place this week, our colleague Burt Visotzky, Appleman Professor of Midrash and Interreligious Studies at JTS and director of JTS's Milstein Center for Interreligious Dialogue has composed the following prayer:Adonai open our mouths to sing Your...
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