The Rabbinical Alliance of America Joins Klal Yisrael in Mourning the Passing of HaGaon HaRav Dov Aharon Brisman, ZT’L

Nafla ateres rosheinu, the crown has fallen from our head (Eicha 5:16). The Jewish people has lost a brilliant scholar, faithful leader, devoted servant and one a great posek. The Rabbinical Alliance of America — Igud HaRabbonim, representing over 950 American Orthodox Rabbis — joins Klal Yisroel in mourning the passing of HaGaon HaRav Dov Aharon Brisman, ZT’L, the Rosh Beth Din of the Beth Din of the Rabbinical Alliance of America/Igud HaRabbonim. [...Click headline above for more...] 

Moments of Inspiration by Rabbi Blank

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Rabbi Yehuda (Leonard) Blank MS, BCC
Vice President of Professional Development and External Affairs
Rabbinical Alliance of America/Igud HaRabbonim
917-446-2126 rablenblank@gmail.com
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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...] 

Convocation Resolutions

Chai Elul Eve 5782 – September 13, 2022

by Rabbi Yehoshua S. Hecht – Convocation Chairman

#1) MANDATE A MOMENT OF SILENCE IN ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The RAA reiterates its call to the Federal Government in Washington D.C. and the Department of Education, to support a nationwide directive for a Moment of Silence at the commencement of each new school day — facilitating teachers and students, to silently reflect on the Creator and faith in a Higher Being.  [...Click headline above for more...] 

Moments of Inspiration by Rabbi Blank

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Rabbi Yehuda (Leonard) Blank MS, BCC
Vice President of Professional Development and External Affairs
Rabbinical Alliance of America/Igud HaRabbonim
917-446-2126  rablenblank@gmail.com
Thursday, September 15,2022, 19 Elul, 5782
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Rabbinical Alliance of America Expresses Outrage Over the New Educational Guidelines Issued by the New York State Education Department

The Rabbinical Alliance of America — Igud HaRabbonim, representing over 950 American rabbis— expresses shock and outrage over the new educational guidelines approved today by New York State Education Department’s Board of Regents. [...Click headline above for more...] 

The Rabbinical Alliance of America Mourns the Passing of Queen Elizabeth II

The Rabbinical Alliance of America—Igud HaRabbonim, representing over 950 American rabbis—joins the people of the United Kingdom and the entire world in mourning the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. As the United Kingdom’s longest-lived and longest-reigning head of state, Queen Elizabeth II was widely admired and respected for her grace and dignity. Queen Elizabeth II was a leader who guided England through decades of great change. Her presence was an anchor of hope and optimism for a time of great social and political upheaval, helping the United Kingdom and the western world ease into transition as the globe changed after World War II. Queen Elizabeth II was more than a monarch; her grace under pressure and impeccably respectful manners defined dignity in an era of collapsing social rules. [...Click headline above for more...]