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Rabbinical Assembly Creates New App for the iPhone Generation
NEW YORK – In a move to give individuals the tools to fully experience Judaism in their everyday lives, the Rabbinical Assembly, the international association of...
Rabbinical Assembly Condemns Israeli Legislation Outlawing Private Weddings
NEW YORK – Following yesterday’s vote by the Israeli Ministerial Committee for legislation upholding a law that prohibits private wedding ceremonies including a penalty of up to two years’ imprisonment for both the rabbi and couple, The...
Statement by Conservative/Masorti Leadership on Possible Nation-State Legislation
New York – The following is a joint statement by the collective leadership of the Conservative/Masorti movement of possible nation-state legislation currently working its way through the Knesset.
Rabbinical Assembly Supports a Just Immigration System
New York – The Rabbinical Assembly is heartened that five million undocumented immigrants are no longer at immediate risk for deportation. The RA has continuously and consistently advocated for the rights of immigrants in...
Rabbinical Assembly Horrified by Terrorist Attack in Jerusalem Synagogue
New York - The Rabbinical Assembly is appalled by the horrendous attack that occurred this morning at Kehilat Bnei Torah in Har Nof in Jerusalem, killing four rabbis and wounding numerous others. The RA is particularly dismayed by the evil of...
The Rabbinical Assembly Condemns the Rise of Terrorism in Jerusalem
New York - The Rabbinical Assembly condemns the terrorist attacks today in Israel, and the multiple acts of terror and violence against Israeli citizens over the past weeks. We call upon the Palestinian Authority President, Mahmoud Abbas, to...
The Rabbinical Assembly is Grieving over Attack in Jerusalem
New York - The Rabbinical Assembly is in mourning over a heartbreaking suspected terror attack at a light rail station in Jerusalem that killed a three-month-old girl and injured numerous others. After a period of relative calm in the region, the...
Rabbinical Assembly Applauds Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Speech on Arab and Israeli Collaboration for Peace
New York – In light of recent conflicts in Gaza and the rise of militant Islam worldwide, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the need for action at this time, more than ever, at the United Nations General Assembly meeting...
RA Acclaims Passage of House Resolution Condemning Anti-Semitism
New York – As incidents of anti-Semitism increase in the United States and worldwide, the House of Representatives took a significant stand today against hatred and bigotry. As a worldwide organization representing rabbis from many...
Rabbinical Assembly Expresses Concern over Impartiality of United Nations Human Rights Council Panel
RA calls on the United Nations to select an impartial and fair chair of the Human Rights Council
New York – In response to the appointment of Professor William Schabas as chair of the United Nations Human Rights Council, which was...