February 24, 2023 – The Rabbinical Council of America looks with pain at the tear in the social fabric caused by the rhetoric over the proposed judicial reforms in Israel. We call on all those in political leadership to take necessary steps to work toward establishing a more cohesive and respectful society, including dialogue by Continue Reading »
July 18, 2019 The Rabbinical Council of America, the leading body of orthodox rabbis in North America, condemns the most recent outburst of racist rhetoric in the highest levels of government. Whether statements that question the loyalty of American Jews when the safety and security of Israel is at stake or rallies that call upon 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 »
The Rabbinical Council of America, the leading organization of Orthodox rabbis in North America, congratulates Mr. Donald J. Trump on his election as the 45th president of the United States. Rabbi Shalom Baum, president of the RCA, said “We are living at a time of great divide in our country and during a period of Continue Reading »