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Statement in Response to MK Rotem's Remarks
Posted on February 5, 2014

NEW YORK – In response to reports that MK David Rotem, Chair of the Knesset Committee on Constitution, Law and Justice, stated in a committee meeting that “The Reform...

NEW YORK – In response to reports that MK David Rotem, Chair of the Knesset Committee on Constitution, Law and Justice, stated in a committee meeting that “The Reform Movement is not Jewish … they are another religion”, the leadership of Conservative Judaism, including Rabbis Julie Schonfeld...
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From the Pulpit and Bringing it Home
Posted on February 3, 2014

By Dahlia Bernstein, Bellmore Jewish Center, Bellmore, New YorkWhen the High Holidays begin right after Labor Day and you’re brand new in thepulpit, how do you introduce...

By Dahlia Bernstein, Bellmore Jewish Center, Bellmore, New YorkWhen the High Holidays begin right after Labor Day and you’re brand new in thepulpit, how do you introduce yourself to the community? For Rabbi Dahlia Bernstein, ordained at JTS last May, the answer was – a Shana Tova video! “I...
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Reception to Honor Jan Caryl Kaufman
Posted on February 3, 2014

Join us at a reception to honor Jan Caryl Kaufman For her 19 years of devoted work on behalf of the Rabbinical Assembly and the Conservative Movement and her...

Join us at a reception to honor Jan Caryl Kaufman For her 19 years of devoted work on behalf of the Rabbinical Assembly and the Conservative Movement and her 35 years as a rabbi$36 couvert. Please RSVP by the 26th of February Online registration has closed...
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RA Members Participate in Interfaith Luncheon with Secretary John Kerry
Posted on January 31, 2014

On January 28th, RA members attended a meeting hosted by President Dr. John J. DeGioia of Georgetown University for approximately 50 Jewish, Christian and Muslim faith leaders...

On January 28th, RA members attended a meeting hosted by President Dr. John J. DeGioia of Georgetown University for approximately 50 Jewish, Christian and Muslim faith leaders from around the country featuring an address by Secretary of State John Kerry and other State Department officials. Julie...
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2013 Year in Review
Posted on January 23, 2014

Over the past year the Rabbinical Assembly has continued to expand and improve the services we provide.  Our recent work has included: Conveying Conservative Jewish interests...

Over the past year the Rabbinical Assembly has continued to expand and improve the services we provide.  Our recent work has included: Conveying Conservative Jewish interests to top US and Israeli leadersProviding member support and servicesNetworking with other faith and nonprofit...
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On the rights of non-Orthodox rabbis, where's the outrage?
Posted on January 21, 2014

By Julie SchonfeldOriginally posted on JTA, the Forward, and Times of IsraelThe good news is in: Rabbi Avi Weiss’ conversions will be accepted in Israel.I am glad to see that...

By Julie SchonfeldOriginally posted on JTA, the Forward, and Times of IsraelThe good news is in: Rabbi Avi Weiss’ conversions will be accepted in Israel.I am glad to see that the religious integrity and leadership of Rabbi Weiss has been acknowledged. Undoubtedly, this course correction on the...
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RA Congratulates Israel Prize Winner Rabbi Shamma Friedman
Posted on January 21, 2014

NEW YORK – In response to today’s announcement that Conservative movement rabbi and professor Shamma Friedman had been chosen for the prestigious Israel Prize for Talmud...

NEW YORK – In response to today’s announcement that Conservative movement rabbi and professor Shamma Friedman had been chosen for the prestigious Israel Prize for Talmud research, Rabbi  Gerald C. Skolnik, president of the Rabbinical Assembly, offered the following statement,“Professor...
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RA Acknowledges the Passing of Ariel Sharon
Posted on January 11, 2014

 NEW YORK – The Rabbinical Assembly is saddened by the passing of Ariel Sharon, whose years of service to the nation of Israel earned him widespread admiration among Israelis.  He...

 NEW YORK – The Rabbinical Assembly is saddened by the passing of Ariel Sharon, whose years of service to the nation of Israel earned him widespread admiration among Israelis.  He earned and sustained a reputation for bravery and brilliance as a military commander, notwithstanding some periods of...
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