Honoring the Return of Ran Gvili
At long last, the remains of Ran Gvili
Press Releases and Statements
Statement on Humanitarian Aid to Gaza and Freeing the Hostages
As rabbis of the Conservative/Masorti Movement, we are increasingly concerned about the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. We recognize the need for urgent action to alleviate civilian suffering and ensure aid delivery, as leaders continue to focus on returning the hostages and ending this war.
Rabbinical Assembly & USCJ Statement on US Strikes on Iran
June 22, 2025
Rabbinical Assembly and USCJ Statement on US Strikes on Iran
Statement on Australia Hanukkah Attack
The Conservative/Masorti Movement stands in solidarity with the Australian Jewish community in this moment of sorrow and challenge.
Join Mazon November 19th For An Emergency Briefing On Hunger
Insider Briefing Call
Wednesday, November 19th
2:00-3:00pm ET / 11:00am PT
Co-sponsored by MAZON, The Rabbinical Assembly, USCJ, and the Social Justice Commission
Reflections on the World Zionist Congress
Shalom Haverim – Dear Friends:<
RA and USCJ Celebrate the Return of the Living Hostages
We share in the profound joy and relief felt across Israel and the Jewish world as the final 20 living hostages return home after 738 days and are reunited with their families. For two years, we have carried them in our hearts, held space for them in our communities, and kept their names on our lips.
Important Alert: Nonprofit Security Grant Program NSGP
Dear Synagogue Clergy and Leaders:
Applications for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) are due Friday, October 31. We strongly encourage congregations to consider applying for the NSGP so you remain eligible for this critical funding and review the terms and conditions carefully should a grant be awarded.
The Defender of Israel Neither Sleeps Nor Slumbers (Psalm 121:4)
Avinu she-ba-shamayim, stronghold and redeemer of the people Israel: Bless the State of Israel, [that it may be] the beginning of our redemption. Shield it with Your love; spread over it the shelter of Your peace. Guide its leaders and advisors with Your light and Your truth. Help them with Your good counsel. Strengthen the hands of those who defend our holy land. Deliver them; crown their efforts with triumph. Bless the land with peace and its inhabitants with lasting joy. And let us say: Amen.
(Prayer for the State of Israel from Siddur Lev Shalem)
Historic Victory For MERCAZ USA & Conservative/Masorti Movement
Friends--
Last night, we received the preliminary results of the World Zionist Congress election, and we’re overjoyed to report that we nearly doubled our vote total from the last election. MERCAZ USA is one of three existing slates that ran in 2020 that stands to hold our ground and potentially even gain seats.