Join us for our professional development trainings this July and August! Sessions are open to all RA members (free) and any non-RA rabbi serving a USCJ congregation ($36/session):
First 100 Days
Wednesday, July 24th, 12:00-1:00pm ET / 9:00-10:00am PT / 7:00-8:00pm Israel
A Message from RA President Rabbi Jay Kornsgold and RA/USCJ CEO Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal:
Shabbat concluded on the East Coast to the worrying news of the Iranian missile and drone attack against Israel. We hold Israel particularly close at this time, especially our colleagues, loved ones, and Masorti communities. We pray for the safety of everyone impacted and the healing of those injured.
Conservative Movement Issues Opinions on Driving Electric Cars on Shabbat: One in favor, another against.
In these extraordinary times, we know that many of you are exploring ways to pray as a community while engaging in social distancing.
We are making PDF files of key services for Sukkot, Shmini Atzeret, and Simhat Torah available on request.
Jules Harlow, editor Pages 328 pb Contact books@rabbinicalassembly.org or 201-216-9400 ext. 2 for more info. A guide for the mourner, including explanations of mourning rituals, inspirational reflections, traditional sources, and an essay on the psychology of grief. Contains the complete morning, afternoon, and evening services, in Hebrew and English, for the house of mourning. Revised edition.