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Hodesh Tov - Av
Posted on July 8, 2013

“Current Trends in Medieval Biblical Exegesis”by Robert Harris, associate professor of Bible, The Jewish Theological SeminaryMaterials for Download

“Current Trends in Medieval Biblical Exegesis”by Robert Harris, associate professor of Bible, The Jewish Theological SeminaryMaterials for Download
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RA Celebrates Supreme Court’s Rulings on Gay Marriage
Posted on June 27, 2013

NEW YORK – In response to the Supreme Court’s landmark decisions today calling the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional and dismissing an appeal supporting an anti-gay...

NEW YORK – In response to the Supreme Court’s landmark decisions today calling the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional and dismissing an appeal supporting an anti-gay marriage law in California, the Rabbinical Assembly released the following statement: Julie Schonfeld said,  Judaism views...
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Thank You to Jan Caryl Kaufman: A Letter from Gerry Skolnik and Julie Schonfeld
Posted on June 20, 2013

Dear Friends,Convention 2013 marks an important milestone in the history of the Rabbinical Assembly. Jan Kaufman, who has served as the Director of Special Projects since 1994, is...

Dear Friends,Convention 2013 marks an important milestone in the history of the Rabbinical Assembly. Jan Kaufman, who has served as the Director of Special Projects since 1994, is retiring. We wish her ברכה and הצלחה as she begins this new chapter in her life. At Jan's request, we are going to wait...
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Hodesh Tov - Tammuz
Posted on June 10, 2013

“Evolutionary Theory and Jewish Religious Practice”by Paul Shrell-Fox, Professor of Family and Community Studies, Schechter Institute

“Evolutionary Theory and Jewish Religious Practice”by Paul Shrell-Fox, Professor of Family and Community Studies, Schechter Institute
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Siddur Lev Shalem: The Joys and Travails of Translation
Posted on June 5, 2013

By Ed Feld, senior editor, Siddur Lev Shalem for Shabbat & Festivals Translating can be a dangerous business. The great English translator of the Bible, William Tyndale, whose...

By Ed Feld, senior editor, Siddur Lev Shalem for Shabbat & Festivals Translating can be a dangerous business. The great English translator of the Bible, William Tyndale, whose work formed the basis for the King James Version, was martyred in 1534 during the reign of King Henry VIII. Tyndale was...
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RA Congratulates Susan Rice on her Appointment to National Security Advisor
Posted on June 5, 2013

NEW YORK – In response to President Obama’s announcement today naming U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice as his new National Security Advisor, the Rabbinical...

NEW YORK – In response to President Obama’s announcement today naming U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice as his new National Security Advisor, the Rabbinical Assembly released the statements below: Julie Schonfeld said, On behalf of the rabbis of the Rabbinical Assembly, I am...
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RA Saddened by Death of Senator Lautenberg
Posted on June 3, 2013

NEW YORK – In response to the death today of Senator Frank Lautenberg of New Jersey, Gerald Skolnik and Julie Schonfeld released the following statement: During his almost 30...

NEW YORK – In response to the death today of Senator Frank Lautenberg of New Jersey, Gerald Skolnik and Julie Schonfeld released the following statement: During his almost 30 years in the Senate, Senator Frank Lautenberg was a true advocate for Israel and the Jewish community, ensuring that...
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RA Praises Religious Affairs Ministry, Calls for Immediate Implementation of Local Selection of Religious Leadership by Israeli Communities
Posted on May 31, 2013

Also calls for official, non-Orthodox administration of Robinson’s ArchNEW YORK – In response to the announcement by Israel’s Ministry of Religious Services that it will develop...

Also calls for official, non-Orthodox administration of Robinson’s ArchNEW YORK – In response to the announcement by Israel’s Ministry of Religious Services that it will develop criteria enabling communities to select rabbis of their own choosing without regard to religious denomination, Gerald...
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