Curious about what's going on at Reconstructing Judaism? Seth Rosen, chair of our board of governors, discusses how the Reconstructionist movement is actively shaping the future of Judaism.
Nearly 100 people attended this year's Chesapeake Day of Learning at Adat Shalom, which focused on how Jewish tradition can inform the way people approach today's difficult political conversations.
Curious about the Reconstructionist Israel trip? Rabbi Maurice Harris, RRC '03, describes the trip's highlights, including a graffiti tour of Tel Aviv, discussions in Jewish-Arab community centers and meetings with Israeli activists.
Fair Trade Shabbat is May 11th-12th! Join Jewish communities around the world as we explore the connections between Jewish values and fair trade principles. In collaboration with Fair Trade Judaica, Reconstructing Judaism hosts a collection of resources and guidelines for learning about Fair Trade principles.
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.
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.
Support Ritualwell's Omer fundraising campaign! We have raised $885 toward our goal of $2,500. Your donation helps us provide an essential resource for making the everyday sacred. As one of our users said:
"Ritualwell is an invaluable resource that highlights the ways Judaism can grow, adapt and remain relevant in the modern era."
Donate today to support this essential resource or find Omer inspiration here.
Statements from the Movement
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:
RRC Graduation
2:30pm, June 10
Old York Road Temple - Beth Am, Abington, Pa.
Congratulations to the newest cohort of Reconstructionist rabbis! Join us in honoring their achievements. To RSVP, email graduation@rrc.edu.
Reconstructionist Convention
Nov. 15-18
Philadelphia
This year's convention, titled "Rooted and Relevant: Reconstructing Judaism in 2018," will feature learning, singing, dancing, eating and praying. Click here to register or add the event to your calendar. We look forward to seeing you there.
