Rabbinical Assembly Statement on the US 2024 Elections
The American people have spoken and elected former President Donald J. Trump as the 47th President of the United States. Our prayers are with him and the entire nation.
Press Releases and Statements
Rabbinical Assembly Statement on the Murder of Israeli Hostages
We mourn the tragic loss and brutal murders of Israeli hostages Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Eden Yerushalmi, Carmel Gat, Almog Sarusi, Alex Lobanov, and Ori Danino.
Hersh and his family have deep, multi-generational ties to the Conservative/Masorti Movement. We offer our prayers, comfort, and strength to Rachel, Jon, their family, and to the families of all those whose lives were taken and those still being held hostage by Hamas.
Statement On Attempted Assassination Of Former President Donald Trump
Our Rabbinical Assembly expresses our relief that former President Trump was not seriously injured in the shooting at his rally and our deep grief at the death of one of the attendees.
Rabbinical Assembly Statement on Israel’s Ceasefire with Hezbollah
Said Rabbi Shimon ben Yochai, Great is peace for all the blessings are included in it. (Psalms 29:11): “May God grant strength to God’s people; may God grant God’s people peace.” [Leviticus Rabbah 9:9]
Conservative Movement Deplores Knesset’s Passage of Bill to Override the Reasonableness Clause Law
NEW YORK, NEW YORK (July 24, 2023)
RA & USCJ applaud Israeli President Isaac Herzog's address to a joint session of the US Congress
NEW YORK, NEW YORK (July 19, 2023)
RA & USCJ Welcome President Isaac Herzog to the U.S.; Condemn Planned Boycott of his Address to Congress
NEW YORK, NY (July 17, 2023)
Rabbinical Assembly/United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism Welcome President Isaac Herzog to the U.S.;
Conservative Movement Expresses Concern Over Advancement of Judicial Reform Proposals in Israel
NEW YORK, NY (July 11, 2023)
Conservative Movement Commends White House Antisemitism Plan
NEW YORK, NY (May 25, 2023) "The Rabbinical Assembly welcomes the groundbreaking release of the US National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism by the Biden administration. This comprehensive strategy, encompassing over 100 actionable measures, demonstrates a resolute commitment to raising awareness about antisemitism and its threat to American democracy, as well as protecting Jewish communities and fostering cross-community solidarity.