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CJ Classics: The Jewish Calendar
Posted on November 28, 2011

Each December we are faced with the question, when do we start saying ותן טל ומטר? The answer can be found in the first of these classic CJ articles about the Jewish calendar.The...

Each December we are faced with the question, when do we start saying ותן טל ומטר? The answer can be found in the first of these classic CJ articles about the Jewish calendar.The Strange Case of December 4 by Arnold and Daniel Lasker, Fall 1985 (Vol. 38 No. 1)The Counting of Day and Night...
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Hodesh Tov - Kislev
Posted on November 23, 2011

“The Paulinian and Matthean Moments in Rabbinic Judaism”by Aryeh Cohen, Associate Professor of Rabbinic Literature, Ziegler School

“The Paulinian and Matthean Moments in Rabbinic Judaism”by Aryeh Cohen, Associate Professor of Rabbinic Literature, Ziegler School
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Access & Equality: Reflections on the CJLS
Posted on November 21, 2011

By Aaron Alexander, Associate Dean, Ziegler SchoolLast week we intensely and passionately discussed and debated no fewer than eight halakhic topics. However, this particular...

By Aaron Alexander, Associate Dean, Ziegler SchoolLast week we intensely and passionately discussed and debated no fewer than eight halakhic topics. However, this particular meeting illuminated one coherent theme: Access. Or, access, status, and equality in the light of Torah. Access to...
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A Prayer for America's Military Personnel
Posted on November 9, 2011

We are pleased to present this prayer in honor of Veteran's Day:Ribbono Shel Olam!Sovereign of the Universe! We invoke your blessings upon the members of our American military...

We are pleased to present this prayer in honor of Veteran's Day:Ribbono Shel Olam!Sovereign of the Universe! We invoke your blessings upon the members of our American military forces, those brave men and women whose courage and commitment to that for which this country stands protects us all....
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JTS Confers Honorary Degrees on RA Members
Posted on November 7, 2011

This past Tuesday, JTS confered honorary doctorates on the 41 RA Members listed below who have served in the rabbinate for 25 years or more. Gilah Dror, RA President, delivered...

This past Tuesday, JTS confered honorary doctorates on the 41 RA Members listed below who have served in the rabbinate for 25 years or more. Gilah Dror, RA President, delivered greetings, and Jack Moline, RA Director of Public Policy, spoke on behalf of the honorees. Chancellor Eisen confered the...
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Resources on Food and Hunger
Posted on October 31, 2011

Here are some resources from various organizations on food and hunger.  JCPA's Food Stamp Challenge, taken on by Executive VP Julie Schonfeld Hazon's Food Guide, including a...

Here are some resources from various organizations on food and hunger.  JCPA's Food Stamp Challenge, taken on by Executive VP Julie Schonfeld Hazon's Food Guide, including a Food Audit Toolkit  "Mindfulness and Appetite," a moving excerpt from Jonathan Slater's book, Mindful Jewish...
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Hodesh Tov - Heshvan
Posted on October 27, 2011

“The Sabbath Soul: Mystical Reflections on the Transformative Power of Holy Time”by Eitan Fishbane, Assistant Professor of Jewish Thought at the Jewish Theological Seminary

“The Sabbath Soul: Mystical Reflections on the Transformative Power of Holy Time”by Eitan Fishbane, Assistant Professor of Jewish Thought at the Jewish Theological Seminary
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Statement on the Release of Gilad Shalit
Posted on October 18, 2011

The Rabbinical Assembly expresses its gratitude and support to the government of Israel in its tireless efforts to bring about the release of Sergeant Gilad Shalit. After over...

The Rabbinical Assembly expresses its gratitude and support to the government of Israel in its tireless efforts to bring about the release of Sergeant Gilad Shalit. After over five long, tortuous years in captivity, during which Hamas has flagrantly violated international human rights norms...
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