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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.
Bereavement Group Drop-In (May 4)
Monday, May 4th; 4:00 pm ET / 1:00 pm PT / 11:00 pm Israel
Join our colleague Stephanie Dickstein for a one-hour drop-in bereavement group, focusing on personal loss as we prepare for Pesah. This group is for colleagues who have endured a loss...
LGBTQ+ Resources
Pride GuidesLGBTQ+ Rights Resources Sheet2026 Guide to Pride2025 Trans Toolkit2024 Pride ToolkitUSCJ’s Pride and Juneteenth Resources
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RA/USCJ Statement on Iran attack
Standing With Israel and the United States Against Iran’s Threat
Pesah Guide 5786
This Rabbinical Assembly Pesah guide is a brief outline of the policies and procedures relevant to the preparation of a kosher for Pesah home.
This guide is intended to help families maintain a kosher for Pesah home in accordance with...
Pesah Guide 2026
After over a decade, we’ve given the Rabbinical Assembly Pesah Guide a makeover for 5786. You’ll find a new introduction, updated directions on kashering with an expanded list of kitchen items, and the sections on which foods can or cannot be...
SNAP Policy Changes: What They Mean for Jewish Communities
Thursday, March 5 at 3:30pm ET / 12:30 pm PT
Following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) in July 2025, the federal food assistance landscape has shifted significantly. With an estimated $187 billion in reductions and sweeping...
Hevra Kadisha as Living Practice: Values, Leadership, and Shared Responsibility
Wednesday, February 25; 3:00 pm ET / 12:00 pm PT
Chevra Kadisha is often understood as quiet, behind-the-scenes work, yet its impact on Jewish communal life is profound. Led by Sarit Wishnevski, Executive Director of Kavod v'Nichum, we’ll...
Statement on Humanitarian Aid to Gaza and Freeing the Hostages
As rabbis of the Conservative/Masorti Movement, we are increasingly concerned about the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. We recognize the need for urgent action to alleviate...
Honoring the Return of Ran Gvili
At long last, the remains of Ran Gvili, the final Israeli hostage, have been brought home to Israel by his fellow IDF soldiers. We welcome the closing of this chapter with heavy...