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'It’s only Business:' What’s Kosher About Business Ethics?
By Mark Greenspan
Parashat Hukkat, Numbers 19:1- 22:1
“Commerce” by Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal, (pp. 491-507 ) in The Observant Life
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For Heaven’s Sake: The Ethics of Dissent and Dialogue
By Mark Greenspan
Parashat Korah, Numbers 16:1- 18:32
“Civic Morality” by Rabbi Vernon Kurtz” (pp. 439-451) in The Observant Life
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Contracts 101: Employer and Employee Rights and Responsibilities
By Mark Greenspan
Parashat Beha’alotecha, Numbers 8:1-12:16
“Contracts” by Rabbi Jane Kanarek, (pp. 491- 550) in The Observant Life
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Talmud Torah: Mitzvah, Mission and Meaning
By Mark Greenspan
Parashat Naso, Numbers 4:21 – 7:89
“Torah Study” by Rabbi Eliezer Diamond, (pp. 81-97) in The Observant Life
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RA Applauds House of Representatives’ Actions to Combat Human Trafficking
In response to multiple bills passed by the House of Representatives Tuesday that would help combat human trafficking within the United States, including the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2014 (H.R. 3530) and the Stop Exploitation...
Bringing in Millenials & Gen X-ers
Ideas that Work
Moderator: Rabbi Joel Alter
Panelists: Rabbis Rachel Kobrin, David Singer, Lizzi Heydemann
Originally recorded on May 14,...
Creating Warm & Welcoming Communities
Ideas that Work
Moderator: Rabbi Richard Eisenberg
Panelists: Rabbis Felipe Goodman, Andrea Merow, Randall Konigsburg, Sharon Brous
Originally recorded on May 14,...
Constructing Educational Environments that Kids (and Families) Really Like
Ideas that Work
Moderator: Rabbi Susan Grossman
Panelists: Rabbis Dianne Cohler-Esses, Jeffery Abraham, Amy Roth
Originally recorded on May 14,...
Teaching our Torah: Creating a Vibrant Limmud Program
Ideas that Work
Moderator: Rabbi Debra Newman Kamin
Panelists: Rabbis Elliot Cosgrove, Gil Steinlauf, Menachem Creditor, Annie Tucker
Originally recorded on May 14,...
On Eve of Papal Visit to Israel, Rabbinical Assembly Reflects on Catholic-Jewish Ties
In advance of the upcoming Papal visit to Israel on May 25th, the Rabbinical Assembly released a statement today offering reflection on Pope Francis’ commitment and engagement with the Conservative Movement, including his close relationship with...