to Jewish law edited by Elliot Dorff an introduction to Judaism as a compassionate, mindful practice by Jonathan P. Slater an introduction to Musar as a spiritual path by Ira F. Stone In April 2012, the Rabbinical Assembly published new guide to Jewish law and practice, The Observant Life: A Guide to Ritual and Ethics for Conservative Jews, edited by Martin Samuel Cohen and Michael Katz. Members of the RA have their own private discussion group, "Ravnet". Leadership The Rabbinical Assembly has been served by a variety of volunteer Presidents over the course of its history. Below is listing of those who began to serve as Presidents during the 21st Century. Vernon Kurtz (2000-2002) Reuven Hammer (2002-2004) Perry Rank (2004-2006) Alvin Berkun (2006-2008) Jeffrey Wohlberg (2008-2010) Gilah Dror (2010-2012) Gerald Skolnik (2012-2014) William Gershon (2014-2016) Philip Scheim (2016-2018) Debra Newman Kamin (2018–present) See also Conservative responsa Committee on Jewish Law and Standards Vaad References External links Conservative Judaism in the United States Rabbinical organizations Jewish charities based in the United States Jewish organizations established in 1901