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Re-envisioning the Rabbinate: Looking Back, Looking Ahead
A Conference for the men and women of the RA as we celebrate together the 30th anniversary of women's ordination
Schedule | Breakout Sessions | Speakers
Join us at JTS on April 28 and 29 for the RA’s annual gathering.
This year’s...
Interim Rabbi Seminar 2015
A one day training session intended to give you the skills to provide one year of service to a congregation as a pulpit rabbi, an organizational consultant, and a transition expert. You will learn how to work with your congregation to provide a...
Reflections on the 50th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday in Selma, Alabama
By Rabbi Randall Konigsburg, Temple Beth-El, Birmingham, AL
Between the recent movie and the visit of President Obama the previous day, there was a great deal of anticipation as we drove down from Birmingham to mark the 50th...
Rabbinical Assembly Condemns NYT Ad Attacking Ambassador Rice
NEW YORK – The Rabbinical Assembly, the international association of Conservative rabbis, strongly condemned a full-page ad in today’s New York Times accusing U.S. National Security Advisor Susan Rice of having a “blind spot” for the...
Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg Leads Interfaith March in London
A five hour walk through central London on February 19 by Christians, Jews and Muslims from all walks of British life was a powerful show of unity in response to the hatred that drove the January attacks in France and Denmark. This...
Vote Mercaz in the WZO Elections
We are all concerned about the increase in anti-Semitism in the world. Our civilization in general, and the Jewish people in particular, are under attack by the hateful forces of Islamic radicalism.
When the offices of the...
Hanukkat Habayit Ceremony for an Interfaith Couple
By Rabbi David Lerner, Temple Emunah, Lexington, MA
The Hanukkat Habayit Ceremony for an Interfaith Couple offers a meaningful ritual for interfaith couples who have decided to build an exclusively Jewish home and family...
Conservative Rabbis on MLK’s Lasting Legacy
NEW YORK – In recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the revered civil rights leader’s work and lasting legacy, the Rabbinical Assembly, the international association of Conservative/Masorti rabbis released the following...
WZO Election
Voting has begun in the World Zionist Elections. (See www.myvoteourisrael.com) MERCAZ represents us, Masorti / Conservative Judaism.
As you well know, the WZO impacts Israel. We Conservative Jews have the chance to help shape the...
The DNA at CSAIR: Multiplying Options for Prayer
When Barry Katz first came to the Conservative Synagogue Adath Israel in Riverdale, New York (aka CSAIR) there was the congregation and a Havurah. So variety on Shabbat was already part of the shul's DNA but by now that DNA has...