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Conservative/Masorti Rabbis Respond to Supreme Court Decision to Uphold DACA
New York, NY – Today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and rejected the Trump administration's plan to deport as many as 800,000 Dreamers living peacefully in the United States. In...
Worship and Corona Hygiene Resource
An example of what an in-person service looks like taking COVID-19 considerations into account.
Download the...
Conversion Certificates - FAQ
Q: Does the Rabbinical Assembly keep a record of conversion certificates?
A: For more recent conversions, we ask our members to input the details on our website. If your conversion has been entered, we can issue a letter on our...
Join Us for the Poor People’s Campaign Mass Online Gathering This Saturday
On Saturday, June 20, the Poor People's Campaign goes digital with a mass online gathering to demand that 140 million poor and low-wealth people across the nation are heard.
The Rabbinical Assembly is a national sponsor...
DACA Webinar and Resources
The Supreme Court is expected to rule as early as this week on the constitutionality of the Deferred Action of Childhood Arrivals policy (DACA). Given the current make up of the court, things are not hopeful. You can view a webinar with leaders...
Resources to Foster Conversations about Race and Racism
As people across the globe take a stand against racism and police brutality, we are providing information and resources to support you and your community in important discussions about race. This list of resources will be updated...
Abbreviating Prayer Services for the High Holy Days of 5781/2020
Prepared by Rabbis Steven Kane, Robert Scheinberg, and Deborah Silver and Hazzan Scott Sokol
Please note that this is not an official responsum of the CJLS.
GENERAL INTRODUCTION:
An in-person High Holy Day...
Counting a Minyan Under One Roof, In Separate Rooms
Prepared by Rabbi Aaron Alexander
Please note that this is not an official responsum of the CJLS.
Question: For congregations that may gather...
Tashlikh - Where and When
Prepared by Rabbi Aaron Alexander
Please note that this is not an official responsum of the CJLS.
The custom of Tashlikh, which is often observed on the afternoon of the first day of Rosh Hashanah (or day two if day one is...