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Rabbi Julie Schonfeld, the executive vice president of the Conservative movement’s Rabbincal Assembly, delivers the closing benediction Monday, July 25, 2016, at the first day's proceedings of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. (Ron Sachs)
March 23, 2018, 10:03 pm
First woman to run a major rabbis’ organization is stepping down
Rabbi Julie Schonfeld has led the Conservative movement’s Rabbinical Assembly since becoming its executive vice president in 2009
By JTA
African refugees sit outside the Holot detention center in southern Israel, on June 13, 2015. (Hadas Parush/Flash90)
November 30, 2017, 10:03 pm
Jewish groups urge Israel not to deport African refugees
Organizations from different denominations say 'as a people who were once refugees,' Jews have 'special obligation' towards migrants
By JTA
From the WebMarch 19, 2017, 3:07 pm
Intermarriage: To officiate or not
Conservative rabbis unapologetically promote Jewish living and marrying -- and must also embrace Jew and non-Jew alike
By Elliot J. Cosgrove
Rabbi Seymour Rosenbloom officiating at the wedding of his stepdaughter and her fiance in 2014. (Courtesy of Stefanie Fox via JTA)
December 20, 2016, 3:22 am
Conservative group ousts rabbi for performing intermarriages
'We are a halachic movement,' says Rabbinical Assembly chief, but Rabbi Seymour Rosenbloom warns policy is pushing away congregants
By Ben Sales
Stephen Bannon watches as Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump addresses the final rally of his 2016 presidential campaign at Devos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan on November 7, 2016. (AFP/Mandel Ngan)
November 19, 2016, 1:23 am
Conservative movement demands Trump rescind Bannon appointment
Second largest denomination of American Jews 'compelled not to remain silent in the face of hate or the vilification of any group'
By Eric Cortellessa
A lesbian couple hold hands during the Tel Aviv Gay Pride parade on June 3, 2016 (David Silverman/Getty Images via JTA, File)
June 3, 2016, 3:17 am
Conservative rabbis adopt resolution backing transgender rights
International association expresses 'full welcome, acceptance, and inclusion of people of all gender identities in society'
By JTA
Security forces at the scene of a stabbing attack in which one person was killed and nine others were injured at the Jaffa Port on March 8, 2016. (Judah Ari Gross/Times of Israel)
March 9, 2016, 5:57 am
US Jewish groups condemn killing of student in Jaffa attack
After Taylor Force's death, Hillel reaffirms committment to Israel trips; Jewish leaders call on Palestinians to take action against violence
By Rebecca Shimoni Stoil
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at the CNBC debate on October 28, 2015 (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images/AFP)
December 16, 2015, 6:17 am
What Jewish groups have (and haven’t) said about Trump
A look at the responses of various organizations to the Republican candidate's Muslim comments
By Uriel Heilman
Rabbi Steven A. Fox, Chief Executive of Central Conference of American Rabbis, addresses an audience at a Chicago Convention. (Central Conference of American Rabbis)
August 24, 2015, 11:29 pm
Politics from the pulpit on the menu for this Jewish New Year
With a looming congressional vote, US rabbis look to the day after the Iran deal for their holiday sermons
By Cathryn J. Prince
President Reuven Rivlin on May 28, 2015 (Mark Neyman/GPO)
June 7, 2015, 11:28 pm
Rivlin’s ‘rabbi swap’ for bar mitzvah event angers Conservatives
President agreed to host ceremony for disabled boys after Rehovot mayor banned celebration in local synagogue
By Adiv Sterman
A Women of the Wall member dons a kippa and tefillin, Jewish ritual garb traditionally reserved for men (Flash90)
May 8, 2015, 11:59 am
US Jews concerned about religious coercion in new gov’t
After advances for non-Orthodox streams in previous Netanyahu coalition, new agreements with Shas, UTJ set a different tone
By Rebecca Shimoni Stoil
Rabbi Harold Schulweis helped found several organizations, including Jewish World Watch. (photo credit: Courtesy Valley Beth Shalom)
December 19, 2014, 1:31 am
Rabbi Harold Schulweis, thinker and activist, dies at 89
Los Angeles-area Jewish leader was an innovator in the synagogue, founded organization to fight hunger and poverty
By Tom Tugend
President Obama's video message (YouTube screenshot)
September 24, 2014, 1:20 am
Focusing on renewal, Obama wishes Jews ‘Shana Tova’
In annual greeting, US president calls for reaffirmation of 'unshakeable bond' with Israel
By Lazar Berman
US President Barack Obama talks on the phone in the Oval Office, July 25, 2014. (photo credit: Pete Souza/ White House)
September 23, 2014, 8:13 am
Obama talks Islamic State, Syria with US rabbis
Over 900 clergy participate in annual Rosh Hashanah tradition to talk policy before High Holiday sermons
By Rebecca Shimoni Stoil
The three Israeli teens, from L-R: Eyal Yifrach, 19; Naftali Fraenkel, 16; and Gil-ad Shaar, 16 (photo credit: Courtesy)
June 17, 2014, 3:17 am
Conservative rabbis issue prayer for abducted teens
'It is despicable that the enemies of Israel choose to attack her by striking at children and students of Torah'
By Stuart Winer
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