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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.
CJLS Teshuvah 2026: Guiding the Conservative/Masorti Rabbi in Supporting Families with a Non-Jewish Loved One
Gateways into Jewish Living - Teshuvah Overview
The Conservative/Masorti Movement is deepening its commitment to intermarried couples and families building a Jewish home, through a new set of rulings from the rabbinic body that sets halakhic...
Between the Bimah and the Bot: Lessons from the Golem
What message might we convey to our communities about the ethics and practices of using AI?Whether you've never tried AI or are already using it regularly, we will introduce key concepts, share several useful demos, and offer a basic framework to...
High Holiday Sermon Whispering
With less than a month to go before Rosh Hashanah, this High Holiday sermon writing workshop is designed to help you write (and perhaps more importantly get on the path to finish) powerful and meaningful drashot for this year.Bring your drashot in...
Addressing the Recent Supreme Court Decisions in West Virginia v. B.P.J. and Little v. Hecox
In light of the recent Supreme Court decisions in West Virginia v. B.P.J. and Little v. Hecox, the Rabbinical Assembly and Tzedek Center reaffirm our commitment to the full dignity, inclusion, and rights of transgender and all queer individuals...
Rabbinic Search Kickoff Webinar
Are you a rabbi who may be considering a job transition this season? Do you have questions about the process? Please join us for this kickoff webinar and set yourself up for a successful search season. We will be reviewing expectations, timelines,...
Bereavement Group Drop-In (July 7)
Tuesday, July 7 at 2:30 pm ET / 11:30 pm PT / 9:30 pm IsraelJoin our colleague, Stephanie Dickstein, for a one-hour drop-in bereavement group. This group is for colleagues who have endured a loss within the past 18 months. Stephanie is willing to...
Rabbinical Programs Approved for RA Membership Application
If you do not see your program below, please reach out to Rachel Dulitz (rdulitz@rabbinicalassembly.org) to inquire about the possibility of adding your program to the list.
Abraham Geiger Kolleg (Potsdam, Germany)
Faith & Democracy at 250 Tzedek Center Summer Series
US Democracy is turning 250. How do we help it thrive for the next 250?Join us for a summer series exploring the Jewish values, civic skills, and practical actions needed to sustain democracy in this time. We'll examine how our communities can...
Torah Lishmah Learning Cohort: Key Teshuvot in Jewish History
Thank you for your interest in applying for the Torah Lishmah Learning Cohort: Key Teshuvot in Jewish History. To apply, please fill out this application by Friday, July 31. To fully benefit from participating in a Learning Cohort, it's...