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Jewish Groups Call for Shabbat of Solidarity with the African-American community
Representing all the various movements within the Jewish community, a broad coalition of organizations call for Shabbat reflection on racism in society and support for the African-American community
In an extraordinary display of unity, a...
Conservative Rabbis Horrified by Attack at South Carolina Church
NEW YORK – Following the horrific Wednesday night attack on a historic African American South Carolina church, the Rabbinical Assembly released the following statement, expressing their condolences to the community and condemnation of such...
Rabbinic Leader Applauds Creation of New Office to Combat Human Trafficking
NEW YORK – Today, the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) announced the creation of the Office on Trafficking in Persons (OTIP), with Katherine Chon as its director. Rabbi Julie Schonfeld, executive vice president of the...
CM Leaders Respond to Misrepresentations by President Rivlin’s Office
In response to the quotes as reported by TOI and Haaretz re: other possibilities offered by President Rivlin following the second cancellation of a bar mitzvah for special needs children, the Conservative Movement clarifies the following...
Urgent Letter to President Rivlin
Dear President Rivlin,
With great sadness and with deep sorrow, we have no choice but to write this letter to you.
About one month ago, the Mayor of Rehovot ordered the cancellation of the Bar...
Conservative Movement Calls on PM Netanyahu to Ensure Rights of All Israelis
Sends Open Letter in Response to Cancellation of Rehovot B’nei Mitzva for Children with Disabilities
NEW YORK -- Following the cancellation of the b’nei mitzva ceremony of children with disabilities by Mayor Rahamim Malul...
Conservative Movement Stands with Women of the Wall, Charlie Kalech
NEW YORK – After passing a Torah to a member of Woman of the Wall at the Western Wall on Monday, Jerusalem resident Charlie Kalech and Alden Solovy was physically attacked by individuals at the Kotel and then subsequently Mr.
Conservative Rabbinic Leader Stands with Trafficking Victims, Applauds Senate on Unanimous Bill Passage
NEW YORK – The Senate unanimously passed legislation Wednesday that would increase protections for victims of human trafficking and punishment for offenders. Rabbi Julie Schonfeld, executive vice president of the Rabbinical Assembly, the...
Conservative Rabbis Praise Passage of Bipartisan Iran Legislation
NEW YORK – Today, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee unanimously passed a new bipartisan Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 (S.615), authored by Sens. Bob Corker (R-TN) and Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and, in part, Benjamin L.
Conservative Jews Commend Netanyahu Apology, Call for Continued U.S. Admin Support of Israel
NEW YORK – During a meeting with minority groups in Israel today, Prime Minister Netanyahu apologized for his Election Day comments regarding Israeli Arab voters. The Rabbinical Assembly (RA), the association for Conservative/Masorti...