- About Us
About Us
Learn more about the work of the Rabbinical Assembly, the global association of Conservative/Masorti rabbis, shaping and strengthening Jewish life worldwide through scholarship, leadership, and service since 1901.
- Hire a Rabbi
Hire a Rabbi
Find a rabbi to serve as a leader, educator, and guide, grounding your community in Jewish tradition and values to navigate the complexities of today’s world.
- Our Torah
Our Torah
Explore our RA bookstore, articles on Exploring Judaism, teshuvot of the Committee on Jewish Law & Standards (CJLS), our Tzedek Center, holiday guides, and more.
Seeds of Hope: Couples Struggling with Infertility
By Analia Bortz, Congregation Or Hadash, Atlanta, GA
The Project:Seeds of Hope is a support group for those dealing with infertility and pregnancy loss. The program started as a request from a member of my congregation, Congregation...
Israelis Lost Sight of a Meaningful Jewish Identity in the Diaspora
By Julie Schonfeld
Originally posted in Haaretz
The recent ad campaign by Israel's Absorption Ministry shows how Israelis fall short in trying to articulate a respectful way to relate to Diaspora Jews, because they don’t know...
Grappling With Tradition
By Julie Schonfeld
Originally posted as a letter to the editor in The Forward
With regard to a December 2 Forward article, “Conservatives Grapple With Gay Wedding Rite,” we wish to clarify our position on the draft of a new...
Hodesh Tov - Kislev
“The Paulinian and Matthean Moments in Rabbinic Judaism”
by Aryeh Cohen, Associate Professor of Rabbinic Literature, Ziegler...
The CORE: Taking Ramah Home
Listen to the recordingDownload a PDF of the Powerpoint slidesThe CORE is an interactive series of seminars for RA members to establish the basic components of the rabbinic work spectrum.Topic: Taking Ramah HomePresenters: Mitchel Cohen,...
Reimagining the Rabbinate: Synagogue Executive Director
Listen to the recordingThe Reimagining the Rabbinate series features presentations from our colleagues who have made successful career transitions to areas outside the pulpit rabbinate. Topic: Synagogue Executive Director Presenter:...
MOCA Mondays: Transition
Listen to the recordingMOCA (Meditations on Career Advancement) is a teleconference for RA members about career development and best practices in the search process.Topic: Transition to a New Rabbinic PositionGuest Presenters: Rachel Ain and...
MOCA Mondays: The Perfect Interview for an Education Position
Listen to the recordingMOCA (Meditations on Career Advancement) is a teleconference for RA members about career development and best practices in the search process.Topic: The Perfect InterviewPresenter: Dr. Elaine Cohen, the Schechter...
MOCA Mondays: Answering Difficult Questions During an Interview
Listen to the recordingMOCA (Meditations on Career Advancement) is a teleconference for RA members about career development and best practices in the search process.Topic: Answering Difficult Questions During an InterviewPresenter: Elliot...
A Prayer for America's Military Personnel
We are pleased to present this prayer in honor of Veteran's Day:
Ribbono Shel Olam!
Sovereign of the Universe!
We invoke your blessings upon the members of our American military forces, those brave men and...