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RA Leadership Mourns the Loss of Nelson Mandela
Posted on December 6, 2013

NEW YORK – In response to the passing of Nelson Mandela, Leaders of the Rabbinical Assembly today issued the following statements: Julie Schonfeld said, "We mourn the loss of a...

NEW YORK – In response to the passing of Nelson Mandela, Leaders of the Rabbinical Assembly today issued the following statements: Julie Schonfeld said, "We mourn the loss of a great peacemaker and leader, Nelson Mandela, who passed away yesterday and whose many years of service to his country made...
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On Bridging the Gap: Community Organizing
Posted on December 3, 2013

By Elan Babchuck, Temple Emanu-El, Providence, Rhode IslandFive years ago, I sat in a cavernous room around a couple dozen mismatched folding tables set up to accommodate 50+...

By Elan Babchuck, Temple Emanu-El, Providence, Rhode IslandFive years ago, I sat in a cavernous room around a couple dozen mismatched folding tables set up to accommodate 50+ people in Marin County, California. It was part of my “tryout” to become a community organizer with OneLA, the Industrial...
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Hodesh Tov - Tevet
Posted on December 3, 2013

“What Does Mehkar Ha-talmud Have to Teach Us About Who We Are Today”by Joshua Kulp, teacher of Talmud, Mishnah and Poskim, Conservative Yeshiva

“What Does Mehkar Ha-talmud Have to Teach Us About Who We Are Today”by Joshua Kulp, teacher of Talmud, Mishnah and Poskim, Conservative Yeshiva
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The Impact of Community Organizing Training
Posted on November 22, 2013

On Monday and Tuesday, October 28-29, 2013, over 40 colleagues took advantage of an opportunity to receive training in community organizing from experts in the field. The...

On Monday and Tuesday, October 28-29, 2013, over 40 colleagues took advantage of an opportunity to receive training in community organizing from experts in the field. The conference was co-sponsored by the RA and JOIN for Justice.Read divrei Torah inspired by the conference: David Baum | Michael...
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Watermelon Wednesday Summer Storytime & More from Nyack, New York
Posted on November 20, 2013

Interview with Jeffrey Abraham, Congregation Sons of Israel, Nyack, NYWho can resist watermelon and stories on a summer day?That truism became the inspiration for Congregation...

Interview with Jeffrey Abraham, Congregation Sons of Israel, Nyack, NYWho can resist watermelon and stories on a summer day?That truism became the inspiration for Congregation Sons of Israel in the summer of 2011 as they brainstormed ways to bring in unaffiliated young families and integrate them...
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Hineinu: Building Jewish Community for People of All Abilities
Posted on November 19, 2013

You may have read recently about the launching of a new interdenominational initiative for Jewish disabilities issues. This program is called Hineinu, and we – the undersigned...

You may have read recently about the launching of a new interdenominational initiative for Jewish disabilities issues. This program is called Hineinu, and we – the undersigned – are proud to represent USCJ and the RA. Here is how the press release last week described the program:In an historic...
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Resources for Thanksgivukkah
Posted on November 12, 2013

Learn about Thanksgivukkah: Wikipedia on Thanksgivukkah Thanksgivukkah Source Sheetby Gail SwedroeHanukkah: Selected laws, customs, and a brief history Thanksgiving source sheet...

Learn about Thanksgivukkah: Wikipedia on Thanksgivukkah Thanksgivukkah Source Sheetby Gail SwedroeHanukkah: Selected laws, customs, and a brief history Thanksgiving source sheet by Ashira Konigsburg  Celebrate with your community: Lighting the Hanukkah Candles: Blessings | Songs (Includes...
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Davenning at Azarat Yisrael
Posted on November 12, 2013

The JFNA General Assembly concluded with a walk from Safra Square to the Kotel. The Masorti/Conservative and Reform movements held a minhah service where Tammy Gottlieb ...

The JFNA General Assembly concluded with a walk from Safra Square to the Kotel. The Masorti/Conservative and Reform movements held a minhah service where Tammy Gottlieb served as sh'lihat tzibbur. In addition, short remarks were offered by Natan Sharansky, Yizhar Hess, Julie Schonfeld, and...
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