RA Publications

The Rabbinical Assembly publishes learned texts and books of Jewish interest, including prayerbooks for Shabbat and weekdays and a mahzor for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, as well as other liturgical works. In addition to prayerbooks, we also publish a variety of books on Jewish observance and on the history and development of the Conservative / Masorti movement.

We are proud to be the publishers of the Lev Shalem series, the Sim Shalom series, and the Etz Hayim humash in conjunction with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism.

Questions & Answers

Does the RA Bookstore offer any discounts?

We offer discounts to RA / CA members, Movement-affiliated institutions (including USCJ congregations, youth groups, & institutions that employ RA / CA members as clergy), active college students, & approved retailers.

For more information, please contact books@rabbinicalassembly.org.

Does the RA Bookstore offer any bulk pricing?

Yes! Bulk discounts are available for orders containing more than 10 books of any title using the following scale:

  • 10 % off of 10+ books
  • 15% off of 25+ books
  • 20% off of 50+ books
  • 25% off of 100+ books
  • 30% off of 200+ books

Bulk discounts are applied automatically at checkout, and cannot be combined with Member, Movement, Student, or Retailer discounts.

Can I pay by check?

The RA Bookstore will accept payment by check - just select "Pay by Check" at checkout & follow the instructions. Please note: The RA Bookstore will not ship orders until full payment is received.

Can I order my books for pick-up instead of shipping?

Yes! The RA Bookstore warehouse is located in Clifton, NJ. To arrange an order for pick-up, please contact books@rabbinicalassembly.org. Handling fees still apply.

Does the RA Bookstore accept returns?

The RA Bookstore is not able to accept returns - all sales are final. Any items returned because of an incorrect address will be resent upon verification of address, and the customer will bear any additional shipping costs.

The RA Bookstore is able to offer replacements if books arrive damaged. Claims must be made within 10 days of delivery. If you receive damaged books, please be sure to photograph the damage as well as the packaging, and contact books@rabbinicalassembly.org.

About The Rabbinical Assembly

The Rabbinical Assembly (The RA) is the international association of Conservative/Masorti rabbis. It was first established in 1901 by graduates of the rabbinical school at the Jewish Theological Seminary. Today, its members include rabbis ordained at Conservative/Masorti seminaries, as well as rabbis of other accredited rabbinical schools who accept the tenets of Conservative/Masorti Judaism.

The mandate of the RA is to kindle the passion of the Jewish People in the service of God, Torah, and Klal Yisrael; to strengthen the Conservative/Masorti movement; and to support Conservative/Masorti rabbis. The nearly 1,700 members of the RA serve as congregational rabbis, educators, military and hospital chaplains, professors of Judaism, and officers of communal service organizations throughout the world. While the majority of the rabbis of the Assembly serve in the United States and Canada, more than ten percent serve in Israel, and many serve in Latin America, Europe, Australia, and South Africa.

Support for the Assembly's work comes through membership dues and contributions, the sale of publications, collaborative funding efforts with the seminaries of the movement, grants, bequests and endowments.

For a brief history of the Rabbinical Assembly, visit the RA History page of the RA website. For a more in-depth look, check out "A Century of Commitment: One Hundred Years of the Rabbinical Assembly," on sale now!