Rabbinical Alliance of America Thanks President Donald J. Trump for His Decisive Action Against Iran’s Nuclear Threat

The Rabbinical Alliance of America—Igud HaRabbonim, representing over 950 Orthodox rabbis across North America—expresses its heartfelt gratitude to President Donald J. Trump for his bold and courageous decision to neutralize Iran’s nuclear weapons infrastructure. This action, taken in close partnership with the State of Israel, marks a pivotal step in advancing global peace and restoring stability to the Middle East. [...Click headline above for more...] 

Rabbinical Alliance of America Addresses Urgent Communal Issues at Monthly Rosh Chodesh Conference

On Sunday, May 25, 2025, the Rabbinical Alliance of America/Igud HaRabbonim (RAA/Igud) convened its monthly Rosh Chodesh Conference for the month of Sivan at Kahal Bnei Matisyahu in Brooklyn, New York. The host was Rabbi Yaakov Klass, Presidium Chairman of RAA/Igud and Rabbi of Kahal Bnei Matisyahu. [...Click headline above for more...] 

Rabbinical Alliance of America Decries Passage of Medical Aid in Dying Act by New York State Assembly

The Rabbinical Alliance of America—Igud HaRabbonim, representing over 950 Orthodox rabbis across North America—strongly condemns the passage of the Medical Aid in Dying Act by the New York State Assembly on April 29, 2025. This legislation, which would legalize physician-assisted suicide under certain circumstances, represents a dangerous shift in public policy and a profound threat to the sanctity of human life. [...Click headline above for more...] 

The Rabbinical Alliance of America Calls on President Trump to Grant Tariff Exemption for Religious Items, Ensuring Jewish Families Have Access to Essential Passover Matzah

The Rabbinical Alliance of America — Igud HaRabbonim, representing over 950 Orthodox rabbis across the United States — respectfully calls upon President Donald Trump and his administration to grant an exemption from tariffs for religious items, particularly matzah imported from Israel, which Jewish families urgently need for the upcoming Passover holiday. [...Click headline above for more...] 

Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum Remembered for His Activism, Leadership, and Communal Responsibility

On March 27, 2025, the Rabbinical Alliance of America/Igud HaRabbonim (RAA/Igud) held its Rosh Chodesh Adar Conference and Seudah to mark the 9th yahrzeit of its esteemed Menahel/Director, Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum, ZT’L. The event took place at Maimonides Medical Center, where friends, family, and community leaders gathered for a gourmet dinner sponsored by the medical center in Rabbi Tannenbaum’s memory. During the event, attendees were also alerted to an important community issue requiring immediate attention. [...Click headline above for more...] 

The Rabbinical Alliance of America Welcomes the Confirmation of Governor Mike Huckabee as U.S. Ambassador to Israel

February 24, 2025

The Rabbinical Alliance of America — Igud HaRabbonim, representing over 950 Orthodox rabbis across North America — warmly welcomes the confirmation of Governor Mike Huckabee, who currently stands as a nominee to be the next United States Ambassador to Israel. [...Click headline above for more...] 

Optimism in the Face of Adversity: Insights from the Rabbinical Alliance of America’s Rosh Chodesh Shevat Conference

On January 29, 2025, the Rabbinical Alliance of America/Igud HaRabbonim gathered for a momentous Rosh Chodesh Shevat Conference and Seudah at Yeshivas Bris Avram in Monsey, New York, where Rabbi Aharon Mandel serves as Rosh Yeshiva. The event was a tribute to resilience, faith, and optimism, especially in times of uncertainty. [...Click headline above for more...] 

Daylight Savings Time and Standing for Jews Highlighted at Rabbinical Alliance of America’s Rosh Chodesh Teves Conference

Brooklyn, NY – On Sunday, January 5, 2025, the Rabbinical Alliance of America/Igud HaRabbonim held its Rosh Chodesh Teves Conference at Congregation AAA Sfard of Canarsie, under the leadership of Rabbi Yosef Yitzchok Serebryanski. Rabbi Serebryanski also serves as the Rosh Kollel of the Ayshel Avraham Zichron Yaakov Rabbinical Seminary. [...Click headline above for more...]