December 12, 2016

2016 Resolution: Supporting Converts Within Our Community

Whereas as the Torah commands us to “love the convert” (e.g., Leviticus 19:34, Deuteronomy 10:19); and, Whereas the Torah warns against the mistreatment of a convert […]
September 23, 2016

RCA Protests Chief Rabbinate’s Decision on Converts

The Rabbinical Council of America strongly objects to the latest decisions of the Chief Rabbinate of Israel’s office rejecting the endorsement of leading rabbinic figures in […]
June 24, 2016

RCA Statement on Status of Convert in Israel

The Rabbinical Council of America, the leading organization of orthodox rabbis in North America, appreciates and supports the efforts of the Chief Rabbinate of Israel to […]
July 16, 2014

2014 Resolution: Conversion to Judaism in Israel

The Rabbinical Council of America – representing over 1000 Orthodox rabbis throughout the United States, Canada, Israel, and beyond – adopted its Geirut (Conversion) Policies and […]