May 6, 2022 – The RCA mourns the murders of Yonatan Habakkuk, Boaz Gol, and Oren Ben Yiftach, by Palestinian terrorists armed with knives and axes in the central Israel city of Elad at the end of Yom Ha-Atzma’ut, and prays for the complete and speedy recovery of those who were injured. We extend our Continue Reading »
The recent release to our membership of the RCA Vaad Halacha’s study on the issue of brain stem death has engendered strong reactions from many quarters. Because of the delicacy of the halachic issues involved, and in light of their extraordinary ramifications, we are taking the unusual step of issuing the following clarifications. 1. The Continue Reading »