Rabbinical Alliance of America Opposes Proposed Daylight Savings Change and Condemns Terror in Israel at its Annual Pre-Pesach Rosh Chodesh Conference

Potential legislative danger, what the kosher consumer needs to know for Pesach 2023, and terror in Israel were on the mind as the Rabbinical Alliance of America/Igud HaRabbonim met on Sunday, March 19, 2023 for its Rosh Chodesh Nisan conference and seudah. The gathering was hosted and sponsored by the Lido Beach Synagogue, where the esteemed Rabbi Elly Krimsky serves as rabbi. Rabbi Krimsky is a widely respected expert on the shul rabbinate, a “rabbi’s rabbi,” whose guidance and advice is widely sought. His hosting of this conference offered attendees the opportunity to see him in action and gain from his expertise. The conference attendees prepared for Pesach with an overview of this year’s Pesach kosher concerns, a warning about the religious dangers of proposed Daylight Savings Time legislation, and a condemnation of terror in Israel. [...Click headline above for more...] 

Rabbinical Alliance of America Remembers Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum, ZT’L, and Defends Jewish Cemeteries

Rabbinical Alliance of America Remembers Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum, ZT’L, and Defends Jewish Cemeteries

On February 23, 2023, The Rabbinical Alliance of America/Igud HaRabbonim (RAA/Igud) held its Rosh Chodesh Adar Conference and Seudah in honor of the 7th yahrzeit observance of its highly respected and esteemed Menahel/Director, Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum, ZT’L. Friends, family, and community leaders gathered at the Borough Park Y where they were treated to a gourmet dinner that was sponsored by Maimonides Medical Center in memory of Rabbi Tannenbaum.  [...Click headline above for more...] 

Rabbis Discuss Artificial Intelligence and the Rebbe-Talmid Relationship at Conference (videos included)

On Sunday, January 22, 2023, the Rabbinical Alliance of America/Igud HaRabbonim convened its monthly Rosh Chodesh (Shevat) Conference and Seudah at Yeshivas Bris Avram, located in  Monsey, New York. This important citadel of Torah is under the leadership of its renowned rosh yeshiva, Rabbi Aharon Mandel.  [...Click headline above for more...] 

Rabbis Talk Torah, Israel and Safety at Rabbinical Alliance of America Rosh Chodesh Kislev Conference

The Rabbinical Alliance of America/Igud HaRabbonim discussed timely and timeless issues at its Rosh Chodesh Kislev Conference on November 23, 2022, at Khilah Marine Park, where the illustrious Rabbi Baruch Pesach Mendelson serves as rabbi. The theme of the Rosh Chodesh conference was how to increase adult Talmud Torah, an area where the community enjoys success but always looks for ways to improve. Additionally, the convened group discussed pressing matters, including support of the Israeli Chief Rabbinate, safety of New York City’s Jewish community, and terror attacks in Israel. [...Click headline above for more...] 

Friends Family and Colleagues Remember Rabbi Shmuel Borenstein on His 6th Yarhzeit

On Sunday, October 30, 2022, at the Young Israel of Hewlett where Rabbi Simcha Hopkovitz serves as rabbi, the Rabbinical Alliance of America/Igud HaRabbonim gathered for its Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan conference. The conference was dedicated to the memory of Rabbi Shmuel Borenstein, HaGaon HaRav Shmuel Ben HaGaon HaRav Yitzchok Noach, ZT’L, who served with honor and distinction for nearly a half a century as a Rosh Mesivta at MTA YUHSB. The keynote address was given by Rabbi Elly Merenstein, Rosh Mesivta, Shaarei Pruzdor, Valley Stream, New York. Rabbi Borenstein’s sons and son-in-law – Rabbi Mendy Borenstein and Rabbi Yitzchok Borenstein and Rabbi Moish Schmerler, executive director/Menahel of the Rabbinical of America – spoke on behalf of the family. [...Click headline above for more...] 

Video: Chai Elul 5782 Siyum and Celebration

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A new year is around the corner. Members of Klal Yisroel are pulling out all the stops to merit a Kesiva V’chasima Tova. Both at the individual and communal levels, so many individuals and communities need divine blessings. As always, Klal Yisroel looks towards its rabbis for leadership, guidance, advocacy and spiritual strengthening [...Click headline above for more...] 

Rabbinical Alliance of America Celebrates 80 Years of Gevurah and 34th Annual Chai Elul Siyum HaShas with an Eye Towards “Fulfilling the Divine Will” – Rabbinic Guidance, Teshuva, And Answering the Clarion Call of Rabbinic Activism

A new year is around the corner. Members of Klal Yisroel are pulling out all the stops to merit a Kesiva V’chasima Tova. Both at the individual and communal levels, so many individuals and communities need divine blessings. As always, Klal Yisroel looks towards its rabbis for leadership, guidance, advocacy and spiritual strengthening [...Click headline above for more...]