Curious about what's going on at Reconstructing Judaism? Rabbi Deborah Waxman, president of Reconstructing Judaism, discusses the comfort that communities provide in times of sorrow and the strength they can provide against injustice.
Your innovative idea to strengthen your community could win a $3,000, $5,000, or $8,000 grant! Apply to be on Reconstructing Shark Tank at our Convention on Nov. 15-18 in Philadelphia.
Reconstructing Shark Tank is a playful, inspiring and informative variation of the ABC television program Shark Tank.
Reconstructionist Voices
Making Disability Inclusion a Top Priority
With a welcoming ethos and a drive to break down barriers, Reconstructionist congregations and havurot work hard towards full inclusion of people with disabilities.
Rabbi Elyse Wechterman, RRC '00, executive director of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association, spoke at a recent protest with the Poor People's Campaign.
Camp Havaya's inclusivity for people of all identities inspired Ari Dworkin-Cantor, 16, to give a TEDx talk about the urgent need for more safe spaces for LGBT+ youth.
L'dor Vador: Climate Justice for Future Generations
Rabbi Fred Dobb, RRC '97, of Adat Shalom in Bethesda, Md., connects traditional Jewish liturgy to the importance of supporting efforts to save the climate today.
Michael Pollack, RRC '17, was inspired by his education at Reconstructionist Rabbinical College to start the March on Harrisburg, which fights corruption in Pennsylvania.
Camp Havaya (Pennsylvania) is an incredibly diverse and welcoming community where we encourage kids to discover what being Jewish means to them—no matter who they are or where they come from.
Havaya Arts (California) is a high-quality arts and summer-camp experience for kids. We are a joyful, welcoming and progressive Jewish community where campers grow as intentional artists and human beings.
Inspired by her work in our Fair Trade Reconstructionist Learning Network, Jessica Herrmann of Repair the World Philadelphia crafted a Fair Trade Shabbat dinner for a night of Jewish learning, locally-sourced food and thought-provoking conversations about ethical purchasing.
Ritualwell is pleased to announce a new online course starting in August, led by Rabbi Vivian Mayer, RRC '96, Director of our Beit Midrash and Mekhinah preparatory program.
Through classic Jewish texts, including the stories of Judah, Tamar and King David, we will explore the complicated path toward forgiveness. We will reflect on how these ancient texts can move us to confront obstacles and take steps to finding a path toward forgiveness in a contemporary heart.
Reconstructing Judaism endorses and co-sponsors numerous petitions, public letters and statements from aligned organizations and also issues its own public statements on occasion. Here are the statements we have issued and public letters we have signed onto in the last month, either alone or jointly with the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association:
Hashivenu is a podcast about Jewish teachings and practice around resilience. Cultivating resilience, both individually and collectively, is an essential path to personal and communal renewal.
How does Judaism intersect with contemporary culture and illuminate how people live their lives? Our hosts don’t profess to have answers, just a host of questions, both profound and goofy.
