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Conference Call: Working with Children in the Aftermath of a Catastrophe
Posted on November 9, 2012

 Listen to the recordingThe Rabbinical Assembly is offering a conference call for rabbis and teachers with prominent child psychologist Dr. Katie Eisenstadt. The...

 Listen to the recordingThe Rabbinical Assembly is offering a conference call for rabbis and teachers with prominent child psychologist Dr. Katie Eisenstadt. The call will address best practices for working with children in the aftermath of a catastrophe.
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Disaster Assistance Coordination: Google Forms Template
Posted on November 8, 2012

Are members of your community eager to assist, either with home hospitality, legal/insurance expertise, or just general assistance?We've created this template in...

Are members of your community eager to assist, either with home hospitality, legal/insurance expertise, or just general assistance?We've created this template in order to simplify the process of collecting information about members of your community who may be able to help others.How...
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RA Congratulates President Obama On His Reelection
Posted on November 7, 2012

NEW YORK – Julie Schonfeld, executive vice president; and Gerald Skolnik, president, congratulate President Obama on his reelection to a second term, as well as Governor Mitt...

NEW YORK – Julie Schonfeld, executive vice president; and Gerald Skolnik, president, congratulate President Obama on his reelection to a second term, as well as Governor Mitt Romney on his campaign, and released the following statement:  Our movement’s 1,700 Conservative rabbis, from across...
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Schechter and RA Join to Discuss Outreach to and Inclusion of Intermarried Families
Posted on November 1, 2012

NEW YORK – Last week, a group of rabbis gathered at the Jewish Theological Seminary for a dialogue on the topic of Keruv (Outreach), Conversion and Intermarriage. The October 25...

NEW YORK – Last week, a group of rabbis gathered at the Jewish Theological Seminary for a dialogue on the topic of Keruv (Outreach), Conversion and Intermarriage. The October 25 gathering was jointly convened by the Schechter Day School Network and the Rabbinical Assembly. This program is an...
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A Prayer in the Aftermath of a Devastating Storm
Posted on October 31, 2012

by Menachem CreditorElohei ha-ruchot, God of the Winds,1 Fixated as we are by incalculable losses in our families, our neighbors, human beings spanning national borders, we are...

by Menachem CreditorElohei ha-ruchot, God of the Winds,1 Fixated as we are by incalculable losses in our families, our neighbors, human beings spanning national borders, we are pummeled into shock, barely even able to call out to You. We are, as ever, called to share bread with the hungry, to take...
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CJLS Reviews Papers at Semi-Annual Meeting
Posted on October 25, 2012

RA’s standards committee approved new papers at meetings this week NEW YORK – The Committee on Jewish Law and Standards met Tuesday and Wednesday to discuss a number of papers. "...

RA’s standards committee approved new papers at meetings this week NEW YORK – The Committee on Jewish Law and Standards met Tuesday and Wednesday to discuss a number of papers. "Reciting Ma'ariv Early on Erev Shabbat" by Barry Leff, as well as a t'shuvah on early kiddush by Aaron Alexander: Both...
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The Observant Life Panel: Live Stream
Posted on October 16, 2012

The RA and the Jewish Week present an exciting evening featuring a panel discussion with Rabbis Elliot Cosgrove, Martin S. Cohen, and Julie Schonfeld; moderated by Gary Rosenblatt...

The RA and the Jewish Week present an exciting evening featuring a panel discussion with Rabbis Elliot Cosgrove, Martin S. Cohen, and Julie Schonfeld; moderated by Gary Rosenblatt.Live stream is available at: youtube.com/rabbiassembly
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Hodesh Tov - Heshvan
Posted on October 12, 2012

"The Torah of Human Rights"by Shaiya Rothberg, Teacher in Bible and Jewish Thought, Conservative Yeshiva

"The Torah of Human Rights"by Shaiya Rothberg, Teacher in Bible and Jewish Thought, Conservative Yeshiva
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