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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.
Conservative/Masorti Movement Joins In Filing Suit Over New Immigration Raid Rules
Dear Colleagues,
This morning, the Rabbinical Assembly and United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ) joined 25 other regional and national Jewish and Christian organizations in filing a lawsuit against the...
RA Statement On President Trump’s Second Term In Office
Our Approach To The New US Administration
The events of the past week—from the ceasefire in Israel to President Trump’s first actions in office—highlight the essential role our Rabbinical Assembly must play in...
Rabbinical Assembly Statement on the Israeli Ceasefire-Hostage Deal
The Rabbinical Assembly is grateful and elated to learn that some of the surviving Israeli hostages may soon return home and reunite with their families after more than 467 long days in captivity. We pray for their safe...
In Memory of Kfir, Ariel, and Oded
Since October 7, the Jewish people have united time and time again in heartbreak. Today we again mourn lives cruelly taken. We grieve with the Bibas and Lifshitz families as they endure the confirmation of the loss of...
Know Your Rights: Preparing for Immigration Enforcement Actions
Tuesday, April 29 at 2:00 pm ET / 11:00 am PT
Join Jonathan Meyer, former General Counsel of the Department of Homeland Security, for an informational webinar on how synagogues and other Jewish institutions can prepare for and respond to...
Sept. 2023 - August 2024 Completed Career Advancements
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Reflections On The 60th Anniversary Of The March From Selma
Introduction from Rabbi Amy Eilberg
Eight members of the RA, along...
Relationship-Driven Clergy Teams
Wednesday, May 7; 12:00 pm ET / 9:00 am PT / 7:00 pm Israel
Led by Michelle Brody, this program is designed to help clergy teams establish an effective and healthy relationship from the beginning by providing concrete strategies and a shared...
Easing the Content Grind: Strategies for Creative and Efficient Communication
Tuesday, August 12; 12:00 pm ET / 9:00 am PT / 7:00 pm Israel
We know that rabbis today are expected to generate a constant stream of content—divrei torah, introductions, classes, and more—all while juggling diverse responsibilities. This...
RA-USCJ Partnership Announcement
Hebrew version
Dear Colleagues,
We are writing to share exciting information about a deeper partnership between Our RA and USCJ. As you may know, USCJ recently moved to the JTS campus in New York City, where our own...