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Joint Israel Commission Report
The Joint Israel Commission, a plenary of Reconstructionist rabbis and lay leaders who hold a wide range of perspectives on Israel, held their first in-person meeting at Convention.
Facing Death, Rabbinical Student Teaches Others About Living Life
This inspiring, tragic story is not one that we ever wanted to tell. Emet Tauber's determination, generosity and courage will long serve as an example to us all.
In Tragedy’s Wake, Dor Hadash Finds Strength in Jewish Community
Thanks to a strong community, outreach from fellow Reconstructionist congregations and support from Reconstructing Judaism, Dor Hadash is beginning to rebuild from the tragic shooting in October.
Summer Camp Isn’t a Break from the Real World … It’s Preparation for It
Rabbi Isaac Saposnik, executive director of Camp Havaya and Havaya Arts, discusses the vital lessons campers learn about connecting across differences and creating supportive communities.
S. Tamar Kamionkowski, Ph.D., professor of biblical studies at Reconstructionist Rabbinical College, published a commentary on Leviticus which explores the relationship between power, gender and theology. Read more about it here.
Shaping the Jewish Future
Our Auerbach Entrepreneurial Grant Program supports Reconstructionist Rabbinical College students and alumni in creating bold experiments that seek to reconstruct Judaism.
Watch this space in the coming months for more Auerbach grantees! This year's grant recipients include:
Rabbi Leiah Moser
Inspired by decades of Jewish musical innovation, Rabbi Leiah Moser, RRC '17, is currently developing and producing a full-length electronic album which takes listeners through an entire cycle of Jewish daily prayer. Follow her work here.
Rabbi Emily Cohen
Rabbi Emily Cohen, RRC '18, is reaching out to new audiences by developing educational supplements for her podcast Jew Too? - Tales of the Mixed Multitude, a podcast about the growing diversity of American Jewish families.
Learning Opportunities
Evolve: Groundbreaking Jewish Conversations
Evolve is a new initiative of Reconstructing Judaism which seeks to answer the urgent issues of our day. Explore the original essays, videos and curriculum, and add your voice to the conversations.
Tikkun Olam Is an Authentic Jewish Value
Rabbi Maurice Harris describes our evolving Jewish civilization as founded on our ability to re-imagine, re-interpret and re-build just worlds.
This special episode was recorded before a live audience at the Reconstructing Judaism convention in November 2018. Rabbi Deborah Waxman and Susan Levine, a member of the Board of Governors of Reconstructing Judaism, discussed resilience in the aftermath of a suicide attempt.
