Rabbinical Council of America

Wait to resume services, then proceed carefully, Orthodox Jews are told

One guide instructs synagogues to wait at least two weeks after services are legally possible to hold them.

Rabbinical Council of America condemns racism at ‘highest levels of government’

The statement’s tough tone was unusual for a body representing a segment of the community that has embraced Donald Trump.

US Orthodox rabbis slam wedding video calling for revenge against Palestinians

The Rabbinical Council of America, which represents over 1,000 rabbis, “applauds the quick and decisive statements of Israeli religious and political leaders” condemning the wedding guests.

Politics

Orthodox bodies, Conservatives join Jewish groups rejecting Trump call to bar Muslims

United States

With resolution against hiring women rabbis, RCA votes for confrontation

United States

Rabbinical Council of America officially bans ordination and hiring of women rabbis

Ideas

Op-Ed: Freundel scandal shows need for centralized conversion authority

United States

Orthodox rabbinic group outlines conversion reforms after mikvah-peeping rabbi scandal

Culture

10 revealing facts about Orthodox Jewish converts

United States

Rabbinical Council of America conversion panel issues recommendations

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