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RCA Expresses Concern Regarding Pope Francis’s Recent Statements Regarding Investigation Into Israeli Genocide

Posted on November 29, 2024

November 29, 2024 – The Rabbinical Council of America, the leading membership organization of Orthodox rabbis throughout North America, expresses its deep concern over the recent statements by Pope Francis suggesting that claims Israel may be engaged in genocide need to be investigated.  Rabbi Zvi Engel, president of the RCA, stated, “The RCA regrets that Continue Reading »

Rabbinical Council of America Condemns Canada’s Compliance with ICC Indictment

Posted on November 26, 2024

November 26, 2025 The Rabbinical Council of America (RCA) has issued a rebuke of Canada’s decision to comply with the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) indictment of Israeli leaders. The RCA, the leading membership organization of Orthodox rabbis throughout North America, views this move as a profound betrayal of Jewish communities worldwide and a dangerous erosion Continue Reading »

Nov. 22, 2024 Open Letter to President Joseph R. Biden, Jr

Posted on November 22, 2024

November 22, 2024 The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr. President of the United States The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear President Biden, We are writing to express our heartfelt gratitude for your leadership in opposing efforts to impose an arms embargo on the State of Israel earlier this week, as Continue Reading »

The RCA Congratulates President-Elect Trump

Posted on November 7, 2024

The RCA Congratulates President-Elect Trump November 7, 2024 – The Rabbinical Council of America, the leading membership organization of Orthodox rabbis in North America, extends its congratulations to President-Elect Donald J. Trump on his election as the 47th President of the United States, and to Vice President-Elect James D. Vance. Rabbi Zvi Engel, President of Continue Reading »