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RABBINICAL COUNCIL OF AMERICA
הקירמאד םינברה תורדתסה

The Orthodox Israel Coalition (OIC) is a broad-based coalition of the major Religious Zionist and Modern Orthodox organizations
in the USA and are part of the global Mizrachi delegation that has represented this sector in the World Zionist Congress for over 100 years.
The OIC is dedicated to the timeless values of the Torah and the centrality of the Land and the State of Israel in Jewish life.
OIC SPOTLIGHT: RABBINICAL COUNCIL OF AMERICA

The RCA’s mission is הּ ָרי ִד ֲא ַה ְלוּ ה ָרוֹתּ לי ִדּ ְג ַה ְל – to defend the
honor of the Torah, to champion the rights and the dignity of
the Jewish people everywhere, and to help build and strengthen
the religious and general welfare of the State of Israel. The RCA
represents the voice of Torah insight to the Jewish community
and beyond on important issues of the day. It represents the positions and concerns
of the Orthodox world to the organized Jewish community and in interfaith settings.
As the leading membership organization of provided resources to address them such as the
Orthodox rabbis in North America, the Rabbinical Halachic Prenuptial Agreement and the uphold-
Council of America supports rabbis throughout ing of synagogue practices and standards.
the Modern Orthodox spectrum as they serve Its siddur is used in shuls throughout North
their congregations and communities in shuls, America. Its GPS network of conversion courts
schools, military and hospital chaplaincies, and
community organizations. is the gold standard for recognized conversions
for Judaism. Its affiliated Beth Din of America is
The RCA provides ongoing resources and learn- the leading and most respected rabbinic tribunal.
ing opportunities that enable rabbis to remain
current on the latest issues and to benefit from Through its publication of the journal Tradition
the experience and wisdom of leading rabbis and the RCA has served as a thought leader for over
poskim and of their colleagues. It is a clearing- 60 years.
house for halachic discussion and guidance. The RCA maintains a strong relationship with
The RCA has led in many areas of importance the Chief Rabbinate of Israel which serves the
and concern to the Jewish community and has interests of our members and communities.

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