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Hodesh Tov - Adar I
Posted on February 7, 2011

"Reclaiming the Bible as a Jewish Book: The Legacy of Three Conservative Scholars"by Dr. Benjamin Sommer, Professor of Bible and Ancient Semitic Languages, Jewish Theological...

"Reclaiming the Bible as a Jewish Book: The Legacy of Three Conservative Scholars"by Dr. Benjamin Sommer, Professor of Bible and Ancient Semitic Languages, Jewish Theological Seminary
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Setting off
Posted on February 4, 2011

Next week fifteen RA-colleagues will be spending a week together in Berlin.  Through our association with Germany Close Up, we will be exploring issues of Jewish memory...

Next week fifteen RA-colleagues will be spending a week together in Berlin.  Through our association with Germany Close Up, we will be exploring issues of Jewish memory and will meet with German politicians and educators to discuss how Germany approaches Holocaust education. The...
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A Prayer for Tucson
Posted on January 18, 2011

On this Shabbat Shira, the Sabbath of Song,We sing to God a song of griefFor innocent victimsCut down too soon. May their memories be a blessing,May their lights shine brightly...

On this Shabbat Shira, the Sabbath of Song,We sing to God a song of griefFor innocent victimsCut down too soon. May their memories be a blessing,May their lights shine brightly upon us.Gather them into Your eternal shelter, God,Your shelter of peace.We sing to God a song of mourningFor the broken...
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Brit Kodesh
Posted on January 11, 2011

The Rabbinical Assembly, in cooperation with the Jewish Theological Seminary, periodically holds a course for physicians, entitled "Brit Kodesh, A Sacred Covenant: A Conference on...

The Rabbinical Assembly, in cooperation with the Jewish Theological Seminary, periodically holds a course for physicians, entitled "Brit Kodesh, A Sacred Covenant: A Conference on Brit Milah." Qualified physicians who are clinically trained and highly experienced in medical circumcision, and...
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2011 Rabbinical Assembly Convention
Posted on January 11, 2011

The 2011 Rabbinical Assembly Convention will be held at the luxurious five-star JW Marriott Resort and Spa, Las Vegas, NV (Make your hotel reservations) We look forward to...

The 2011 Rabbinical Assembly Convention will be held at the luxurious five-star JW Marriott Resort and Spa, Las Vegas, NV (Make your hotel reservations) We look forward to spending these days with you in order to care for ourselves, strengthen ourselves by being with our hevre, and hear from...
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Kavannah for Today's Moment of Silence
Posted on January 10, 2011

In preparation for the moment of silence called by President Obama, our colleague Jeremy Kalmanofsky of Congregation Ansche Chesed in New York has written the kavannah below.We...

In preparation for the moment of silence called by President Obama, our colleague Jeremy Kalmanofsky of Congregation Ansche Chesed in New York has written the kavannah below.We pray for the recovery of Representative Gabrielle Giffords (Gavriela bat Gloria v'Spencer)Kavannah for Moment of Silence"...
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Moment of Silence for Victims of Shooting in Tucson, Arizona
Posted on January 10, 2011

Saturday's shooting in Tuscon, AZ was a tragedy. May we soon know the day when all Americans and all the world are free from senseless violence. Below please find a note from...

Saturday's shooting in Tuscon, AZ was a tragedy. May we soon know the day when all Americans and all the world are free from senseless violence. Below please find a note from the White House calling for a moment of silence to honor the innocent victims and to pray for those still fighting for...
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