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NEW YORK – In the aftermath of the announcement of a Palestinian unity agreement between the Fatah-run Palestinian Authority and the terrorist organization Hamas, and in response to the formation of a new Palestinian government, the Rabbinical Assembly issued the following statement: Rabbi Julie...

By Alfredo Borodowski, Congregation Sulam Yaakov, Larchmont, NYFrom the outset let me declare that “I am not bipolar,” but that “I have a bipolar disorder.” As much as this condition has been challenging, it does not define who I am; it has not been able to kidnap and trap my essence. On the...

By Rabbi Elliot Salo Schoenberg and Daniel SchoenbergWith a bit more planning, you can make your event stand out. Here’s how: Definition: Be deliberate about what type of event you’re planning. A program is a low energy event with the purpose of providing knowledge to a group of people. A rally is...

In response to the failure of a proposed resolution to the UN Security Council to refer the Syrian civil war to the International Criminal Court, the Rabbinical Assembly issued the following statement. Rabbi Julie Schonfeld, Executive Vice President, said: We are saddened and angered by the Russian...

In the aftermath of the most recent gun violence tragedy, that took place on Friday night at University of California, Santa Barbara, the Rabbinical Assembly issued the following statement:Rabbi Bill Gershon, President stated:As we mourn the deaths of six young adults and pray for the recovery of...

In response to a weekend of multiple anti-semitic attacks on Jews and Jewish institutions including the brutal murder of four people at the Jewish Museum in Brussels and the savage beating of two Jews outside a synagogue in Creteil, France, Masorti Olami, the World Council of Conservative/Masorti...

In response to multiple bills passed by the House of Representatives Tuesday that would help combat human trafficking within the United States, including the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2014 (H.R. 3530) and the Stop Exploitation Through Trafficking Act of 2014 (H.R.3610), the...

In advance of the upcoming Papal visit to Israel on May 25th, the Rabbinical Assembly released a statement today offering reflection on Pope Francis’ commitment and engagement with the Conservative Movement, including his close relationship with Rabbi Abraham Skorka. Rabbi Julie Schonfeld,...

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Struggling with Mental Illness: Sanctuaries for the Mind
Posted on May 27, 2014
By Alfredo Borodowski, Congregation Sulam Yaakov, Larchmont, NYFrom the outset let me declare that “I am not bipolar,” but that “I have a bipolar disorder.” As much as this...

Keys to Running a Successful Event
Posted on May 27, 2014
By Rabbi Elliot Salo Schoenberg and Daniel SchoenbergWith a bit more planning, you can make your event stand out. Here’s how: Definition: Be deliberate about what type of event...