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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.
Short Obituaries Compiled August 2024
Neil Brief, ז"ל
Ordained from HUC-JIR in 1960, he entered the US Army as a chaplain for two years and then served congregations in California and Arizona before becoming rabbi in 1971 of the Niles Township...
RTI Family Systems Intensive Application
We are excited to share a new “track” concept at Rabbinic Training Institute (RTI) this year! The Family Systems Intensive is by application AND only available after you have registered for RTI from January 12 - 16, 2025, to be held at The...
Book Talk: Judaism is About Love with Shai Held
Book Talk: Judaism is About Love (Shai Held)
Wednesday, September 18, 12pm ET//9am PT//7 pm Israel time
Join us for a book presentation by our colleague Sharon Brous on his new book Judaism is About Love: Recovering the Heart of...
Heshvan Hevruta Sign-Up 5785
Recharge and reconnect after the High Holiday season with our new Heshvan Hevruta program November 3-27, 2024. Dive into learning about Spiritual Leadership, and build a meaningful relationship with a fellow RA member. This four-session asynchronous...
Beyond the Sermon: Stories of Pastoral Guidance
Samuel Chiel
Out of Print
List price $12.95
ISBN 978-0-916219-26-0
Pages 96 pb
These essays provide mentorship and insights for rabbinical students and rabbis. The essays “provide a personal, touching...
Tradition and Change: The Development of Conservative Judaism
Mordecai Waxman
Out of Print
List price $14.95
ISBN 978-0-8381-3116-9
Pages 477 pb
Originally published in 1958, this volume contains an extended introduction by the editor followed by classic statements by...
The Seminary at 100: Reflections on the Jewish Theological Seminary and the Conservative Movement
Nina Beth Cardin and David Wolf Silverman, editors
Out of Print
List price $17.95
ISBN 978-0-916219-05-5 (Paperback), 978-0-916219-04-8 (Hardcover)
Pages 475 pb
Published in 1987, this landmark anthology...
It's a Mitzvah!
Bradley Shavit Artson
Out of Print
List price $18.00
ISBN 978-0-87441-585-8
Pages 244 pb
A guide to Jewish living for those seeking to increase their level of Jewish commitment. From lighting Shabbat candles...
Or Hadash: A Commentary on Siddur Sim Shalom
Reuven Hammer
Out of Print
(Travel Edition)
List price: $22.00
ISBN 978-0-916219-30-7
Pages 360 pb
Ideal for travel and personal...