This report examines the activities and deliberations of the Committee on Jewish Law and Standards of the Rabbinical Assembly during the early 1950s. The study employs a methodological approach that balances respect for existing Jewish law with the need to adapt halakhic interpretation to contemporary living conditions. The Committee's work encompasses two primary spheres: interpreting traditional law for modern needs and establishing new legal standards to enhance Jewish religious life. Three significant advances are documented: a responsum on Sabbath observance (1950), the introduction of a new ketubah form, and responsa regarding women receiving aliyot. The report addresses specific halakhic inquiries through case study methodology, including determinations on brit milah procedures and the kashrut status of plastic dishes. Key findings indicate that circumcisions performed before the eighth day or by non-Jewish physicians do not constitute valid brit milah ceremonies, and plastic materials cannot be accorded the same halakhic status as glass due to their potential interaction with fatty substances. The Committee concludes that while progress appears slow, deliberate consideration ensures wider community acceptance and strengthens Jewish observance. Ongoing studies include funeral procedures, conversion processes, and meaningful Bat Mitzvah ceremonies, reflecting the Committee's commitment to responsive halakhic development.