Rabbinical Alliance of America Addresses Local and International Security Concerns and Celebrates New Leadership at Rosh Chodesh Sivan Conference
The Rabbinical Alliance of America (RAA) / Igud HaRabbonim, a national rabbinic organization representing over 950 American rabbis, convened its monthly Rosh Chodesh Sivan Conference and Seudah today at Kahal Bnei Matisyahu in Brooklyn, New York. [...Click headline above for more...]
Giving Thanks – Celebrating Liberty – Shabbos 250
By Rabbi Yehoshua S. Hecht – Presidium Member, RAA
The Rabbinical Alliance of America, IGUD, applauds and supports, President Donald Trump’s proclamation, issued in honor of Jewish American Heritage Month, calling upon Jewish Americans to observe a “National Sabbath” as part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of America.
The President designated the Sabbath of May 15-16 as a day to strengthen Sabbath observance, bolster community, and to express gratitude to the Creator, for our great Nation and the personal liberty it represents.
The Rabbinical Alliance encourages the American Jewish community – its social and communal institutions – to unite in prayer and thanksgiving to our Heavenly Father, for the freedoms and opportunities afforded to every citizen of our great Republic.
With communal and individual participation, “Sabbath 250” will allow for reflection, gratitude & thanksgiving, thus arouse Divine blessings for America and Universal Peace for all humankind. May G-D bless America, Amen.
Rabbinical Alliance of America Observes 10th Yahrzeit of HaRav Gershon Tannenbaum, ZT’L, with a Vision of Hope, Healing, and Renewal
The Rabbinical Alliance of America — RAA/Igud HaRabbonim, representing over 950 rabbis across North America — gathered on Monday evening, April 20, 2026 (3 Iyar 5786), to observe the tenth Yahrzeit of its legendary Director and Menahel, HaRav Gershon Tannenbaum, ZT’L. The event, held in conjunction with the Rosh Chodesh Iyar Seudah and Conference, was hosted at Maimonides Medical Center, a vital partner in the RAA’s sacred mission of community welfare. [...Click headline above for more...]
Historic Coalition Unites at Touro University to Confront the “Crisis of Conscience” in Medical Aid in Dying
RAA, RCA, and NCYI Join Forces to Arm Rabbis, Rebbetzins, Chaplains, and Other Professionals with Halachic Firepower Against Assisted Suicide Legislation
In a landmark display of communal strength, the Rabbinical Alliance of America (RAA/Igud HaRabbonim), the Rabbinical Council of America (RCA), and the National Council of Young Israel (NCYI), in conjunction with the Orthodox Jewish Healthcare Chaplains’ Listserv, convened a powerful symposium titled, “Medical Aid in Dying / Physician Assisted Suicide: A Halachic Perspective.” [...Click headline above for more...]
Rabbinical Alliance of America Expresses Support for Rabbinic Maintenance of the Character of Prayer at the Kotel
February 26, 2026
The Rabbinical Alliance of America — Igud HaRabbonim, representing over 950 rabbis across North America — expresses strong support for the effort to entrust rabbinic authorities with maintaining the character of prayer at the Kotel HaMa’aravi, the holiest site accessible to the Jewish people, as it faces legal and political challenges. [...Click headline above for more...]
THE CALL OF ESTHER IS NOW!
Pre-Purim Observations to Act Upon
By Rabbi Yehoshua S. Hecht
Beth Israel Chabad of Westport/Norwalk CT
Member Presidium Rabbinical Alliance of America
We are in the age of the advent of the redemption for the Jewish people and the world at large. This will be through the righteous redeemer called MOSHIACH to arrive any day now. [...Click headline above for more...]
Rabbinical Alliance of America Convenes in Monsey for Rosh Chodesh Shevat; Condemns Mississippi Synagogue Arson and Raises Alarm on Daylight Savings Legislation
The Rabbinical Alliance of America (RAA)/Igud HaRabbonim, representing over 950 Orthodox rabbis across North America, convened a powerful Rosh Chodesh Shevat Conference and Seudah on Monday, January 19, 2026. [...Click headline above for more...]
The Rabbinical Alliance of America Convenes Inspiring Rosh Chodesh Teves Conference at Congregation Beth Tikva in Brooklyn
The Rabbinical Alliance of America (Igud HaRabbonim) successfully convened its Rosh Chodesh Teves Conference and Seudah on Sunday, December 21, 2025 (1 Teves 5786). The gathering took place at Congregation Beth Tikva in Brooklyn, where RAA Vice-President and Rosh Kollel of the Ayshel Avraham Zichron Yaakov Rabbinical Seminary, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchok Serebryanski, serves as the spiritual leader. [...Click headline above for more...]
Rabbinical Alliance of America Honors Police and Remembers Two Great Giants at Inspiring Rosh Chodesh Kislev Conference and Seudah
November 30, 2025
The Igud HaRabbonim/Rabbinical Alliance of America (RAA) convened its Rosh Chodesh Kislev Conference and Seudah on Monday, November 24, 2025 (4 Kislev 5786), at Khilah Marine Park, located at 3605 Quentin Road, Brooklyn, New York. The event, hosted by RAA Chaver Rabbi Baruch Pesach Mendelson, the esteemed Rabbi of Khilah Marine Park, brought together rabbis and community leaders for a night of Torah, administrative reporting, communal appreciation, and remembrance. [...Click headline above for more...]
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