The RCA Congratulates President Biden and Vice-President Harris January 20, 2021 – The Rabbinical Council of America, the leading membership organization of orthodox rabbis in North America, congratulates Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and Kamala Harris on their inauguration as president and vice president of the United States. Rabbi Daniel Korobkin, president of the RCA, said, Continue Reading »
November 8, 2020 The Rabbinical Council of America, the leading membership organization of Orthodox rabbis in North America, congratulates President Elect Joseph Biden on his election as the 46th president of the United States and Vice President Elect Kamala Harris who will be the first woman and woman of color to hold the office of Continue Reading »
October 29, 2020 At this time of unbridled political debate and heated rhetoric on the eve of the election, the Rabbinical Council of America calls on its members and their congregations to recognize that our Jewish values must inform not only our political views, but also the manner in which we advocate for them. These Continue Reading »
Whereas in some states, presidential primaries and caucuses have taken place on a Saturday; and Whereas Americans who observe the Jewish Sabbath are not permitted by their religious tradition to vote on Saturday until well after sunset; and Whereas although absentee balloting can in principle accommodate individuals, primary voting and caucusing on Saturday effectively marginalize Continue Reading »