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You Shall Strengthen Them: A Rabbinic Letter on the Poor
You Shall Strengthen Them: A Rabbinic Letter on the Poor, was derived from earlier published essays
Purim Song Sheet
This 1-page song sheet, prepared by Yossi Hoffman, contains the text, transliteration, and translation of popular songs for Purim.
Al Ha-nissim
This ready-to-use text, which includes commentary and kavanot, has been excerpted from Or Hadash: A
Lighting the Hanukkah Candles: Blessings & Songs
Text, translation, and transliteration of the blessings and popular songs to accompany the lighting
בדיקת חמץ: The Search for Hameitz
This one-page sheet includes text, instructions, and transliteration for the ritual of searching for hameitz and the destruction of hameitz.
Al Ha-nissim for Yom Ha-atzmaut
Siddur Sim Shalom for Shabbat, Festivals, and Weekdays incorporated a new Al Ha-nissim prayer, which was modeled on the versions recited at Hanukkah and on Purim into the Amidah and Birkat Ha-mazon.
Study Guide to “Wired to the Kadosh Barukh Hu: Minyan via Internet,” prepared by Gary Karlin
Download the Study Guide for Teaching a CJLS Teshuvah by Gary Karlin
Relevant Teshuvah: “Wired to the Kadosh Barukh Hu: Minyan via Internet,” by Avram Israel...
Study Guide to “The Status of Non-Jews in Jewish Law and Lore Today," prepared by Reuven Hammer
Download the Study Guide to Reuven Hammer’s Teshuvah: “The Status of Non-Jews in Jewish Law and Lore Today”
Relevant Teshuvah: “The Status of Non-Jews in Jewish Law and Lore Today” by Reuven...
Study Guide to “Providing References for Schools or Jobs," prepared by Philip Gibbs
Download the Study Guide for “Providing References for Schools or Jobs," prepared by Philip Gibbs
Relevant Teshuvah: "Providing References for Schools or Jobs" by Elliot N. Dorff and Marc...
Receiving Funding from Our RA
As part of our mission, the Rabbinical Assembly partners with RA regions as well as partner organizations to achieve our shared goals as stated either in our Strategic Plan (which can be viewed in English, Hebrew, or Spanish ) or in budgeting...
Women Rabbis as Change Agents
Wednesday, September 3; 7:00 - 8:30 pm ET / 4:00 - 5:30 pm PT
Wednesday, November 5; 7:00 - 8:30 pm ET / 4:00 - 5:30 pm PT
Wednesday, December 3; 7:00 - 8:30 pm ET / 4:00 - 5:30 pm PT
Join us for a 3-part series that celebrates...
Rabbinic Search FAQ
Questions
1. Which type of account should I sign up for - Congregation, Organization, or Freelance?
2. I want to post a position that is for a pulpit position at a congregation. How do I start?
3. I...
Rabbinic Search
Conservative shuls who are members of USCJ and looking to engage a new rabbi can advertise their job opening on the RA pulpit job board, where every RA member will see your congregation's listing. When you post your position,...
Bylaws & Constitution Updates Townhall #3
Thursday, September 18; 1:00 - 2:15 pm ET / 10:00 - 11:15 am PT / 8:00 - 9:15 pm Israel
Join us for a member townhall to discuss the changes to our Bylaws and Constitution. Your voice is vital as we finalize a structure that strengthens our RA...
Bylaws & Constitution Updates Townhall #2
Monday, September 8; 10:00 - 11:15 am ET / 7:00 - 8:15 am PT / 5:00 - 6:15 pm Israel
Join us for a member townhall to discuss the changes to our Bylaws and Constitution. Your voice is vital as we finalize a structure that strengthens our RA for...
Bylaws & Constitution Updates Townhall #1
Wednesday, September 3; 12:00 - 1:15 pm ET / 9:00 - 10:15 am PT / 7:00 - 8:15 pm Israel
Join us for a member townhall to discuss the changes to our Bylaws and Constitution. Your voice is vital as we finalize a structure that strengthens our RA...