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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.
Mahzor for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
Jules Harlow, editor
(out of print)
ISBN 978-0-87441-148-5
Pages 816 hc
A translation in modern English for meaningful devotional use by contemporary Jews. Explanatory notes and guides to the liturgy with new...
Conservative Judaism: Covenant and Commitment
Bradley Shavit Artson
This tri-fold pamphlet presents an elegant statement explaining the beliefs, philosophy, and practices of Conservative Judaism. Ideal for synagogues and adult education...
Jewish Medical Directives For Health Care / Living Will
Aaron L. Mackler, editor
Approved by the Committee on Jewish Law and Standards of the Conservative Movement, this packet of information includes Heath Care Directive and Proxy Directive forms conforming to the legal...
This is My Beloved, This is My Friend: A Rabbinic Letter on Intimate Relations
Elliot N. Dorff
Pages 64 pb
This rabbinic letter focuses on Jewish identity and interpersonal relations which enhance the prospect of marriage within the faith. This statement is the result of the work of the Rabbinical Assembly...
Index to the Proceedings of the Rabbinical Assembly: 1927-2000
Annette Muffs Botnick, editor
ISBN 0916219356
Pages: 311 pb
With this cumulative index to the proceedings of the RA conventions from 1927 to 2000, it is now possible for rabbis, historians, and students to locate...
Index to Conservative Judaism: 1945-2000
Annette Muffs Botnick, editor
ISBN 0916219356
Pages: 311 pb
This is a cumulative index to the journal Conservative Judaism.
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Book Talk: The Little Liar
Thursday, September 12th / 12:00-1:00pm ET / 9:00-10:00am PT / 7:00-8:00pm Israel
Led by Mitch Albom
Join us for a book talk with bestselling author Mitch Albom (Tuesdays with Morrie) as he explores “the death of Truth”—the growing disconnect...
Protecting and Strengthening Democracy for the 2024 U.S. Election
Thursday, September 5th; 12:00 - 1:00 pm ET / 9:00 - 10:00 am PT / 7:00 - 8:00 pm Israel Time
As challenges to democracy mount around the 2024 U.S. election and beyond, Jews have the responsibility to engage in the work of strengthening...
Statement On Attempted Assassination Of Former President Donald Trump
Our Rabbinical Assembly expresses our relief that former President Trump was not seriously injured in the shooting at his rally and our deep grief at the death of one of the attendees. As we...
