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On the rights of non-Orthodox rabbis, where's the outrage?
By Julie Schonfeld
Originally posted on JTA, the Forward, and Times of Israel
The good news is in: Rabbi Avi Weiss’ conversions will be accepted in Israel.
I am glad to see that the religious integrity and...
RA Congratulates Israel Prize Winner Rabbi Shamma Friedman
NEW YORK – In response to today’s announcement that Conservative movement rabbi and professor Shamma Friedman had been chosen for the prestigious Israel Prize for Talmud research, Rabbi Gerald C. Skolnik, president of the Rabbinical Assembly,...
RA Acknowledges the Passing of Ariel Sharon
NEW YORK – The Rabbinical Assembly is saddened by the passing of Ariel Sharon, whose years of service to the nation of Israel earned him widespread admiration among Israelis. He earned and sustained a reputation for bravery and brilliance as a...
On Eve of First Israel Visit, RA Offers Thanks to Canadian Prime Minister
NEW YORK – As Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper prepares for his first trip to Israel, the Rabbinical Assembly today offered a statement thanking him for his unwavering support of Israel. RA representatives Rabbi Philip Scheim, Rabbi Howard...
RA Applauds Israel’s Transfer of Funds to Rabbis on Regional Councils
The transfer of funds from Israel’s Ministry of Culture and Sport to pay the salary of Rabbi Miri Gold and other rabbis serving on regional councils marks a historic step forward for the Reform and Masorti movements in Israel. The Rabbinical...
RA Marks Newtown Anniversary
NEW YORK – To mark the one year anniversary of the horrific shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., the Rabbinical Assembly joins mourners and activists around the country to remember the twenty six boys and girls, men and...
RA Leadership Mourns the Loss of Nelson Mandela
NEW YORK – In response to the passing of Nelson Mandela, Leaders of the Rabbinical Assembly today issued the following statements:
Julie Schonfeld said,
"We mourn the loss of a great peacemaker and...
RA and USCJ Welcome Decision by Women of the Wall to Work toward Kotel Plan
NEW YORK – In response to today’s announcement that Women of the Wall’s leadership has agreed to enter into discussions with the Israeli government regarding the proposal to establish an egalitarian section at the Western Wall Plaza, in keeping...
RA Saddened by the Passing of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef
NEW YORK – Upon hearing the news of the death Sephardi Chief Rabbi of Israel, Haim Ovadia Yosef z”l, Julie Schonfeld released the following statement:
"We are saddened today to hear of the passing of a prolific...
White House Report
Building Partnerships to Eradicate Modern-Day Slavery:
Report of Recommendations to the President from the President’s Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, April 2013
Executive Summary | Full Report
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