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Join the Tikkun Olam Commission
Our Tikkun Olam Commission is currently seeking new members who are passionate about social justice and reflect the diversity of the movement.
Click here for more information.
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Important Dates
Nov. 15-18
Reconstructionist Convention
Convention registration is open! Visit Reconvention2018.org for more information.
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Launching a New Community
Rabbi Shelly Barnathan, RRC '15, launched Or Zarua, a spiritual community which focuses on the needs of baby-boomers, with the help of our Auerbach Grant.
Watch the video here.
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Online Marketing Webinar
Rosa Cohen, Communications Associate at Reconstructing Judaism, will lead a free webinar on how to send an email blast on July 25 at 2pm EST.
Click here to sign up for the webinar.
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Mazel tov, RRC class of 2018!
Our senior rabbinical students graduated on June 10. We wish them all the best of luck in their future service to the Jewish community. Visit our Facebook page for the full video and photos of the ceremony.
Pictured above, from left to right: Rabbi Sandra Lawson, Rabbi Emily Cohen, Rabbi Jacob Adler, Rabbi Ariana Katz, Rabbi Nathan Kamesar, Rabbi Jessica Rosenberg, Rabbi David Eber, and Rabbi Elyssa Cherney.
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Convention Update
Rooted and Relevant: Reconstructing Judaism in 2018
We look forward to seeing you at Convention on November 15-18 in Philadelphia. Please share the following links with your community:
As a leader of our movement, you can help ensure a successful Convention by:
- Encouraging members of your community to register at Reconvention2018.org.
- Designating a Convention liaison from your community.
- Providing a community contact who is responsible for music. Please email Jackie Land the name and contact information for the person to whom we can direct all music resources.
For more information, visit Reconvention2018.org or contact Jackie Land at jland@reconstructingjudaism.org.
What are Reconstructionists doing?
Are the members of your community receiving the latest movement news? Is your community curious about how Reconstructionists are making a difference? Do your leaders look for new resources and nuggets of wisdom?
If so, encourage your members to subscribe to our email newsletters. Share this link with your community: http://bit.ly/ReconEmail
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New Resources
2018-19 Reconstructionist Learning Networks
Over 200 people participated in Reconstructionist Learning Networks this year. Let us know the networks you'd like to see next year by emailing Shosh Lovett-Graff. We're already planning networks around everyday mindfulness practices and engaging in civil discourse about challenging topics.
Stay connected by following Reconstructionist Learning Networks on Facebook or check our website for network resources.
eJewish Philanthropy provides valuable articles for Jewish organizations on topics from marketing to community engagement. The following articles may be relevant to your work and the work of the other leaders of your community:
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Our podcasts are now available on Spotify. We hope you will consider sharing the links to and explanations of these podcasts with your community.
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Hashivenu: Jewish Teachings on Resilience
Hashivenu is a podcast about Jewish teachings and practice around resilience. Cultivating resilience, both individually and collectively, is an essential path to personal renewal.
About Episode 15
Rabbi Jeffrey Summit, an ethnomusicologist and a research professor at Tufts University's music department, discusses the role that music plays both in animating Jewish life and in helping us to cultivate resilience.
Listen to Hashivenu on Spotify or visit Hashivenu for more options.
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#TrendingJewish
How does Judaism intersect with contemporary culture and illuminate how people live their lives? Hosts Rachael Burgess and Bryan Schwartzman have a lot of questions, both profound and goofy.
About Episode 14
BimBam’s founder, Sarah Lefton, and executive director, Jordan Gill, explain how they have sought to revolutionize Jewish education through digital storytelling and meaningful screen time.
Listen to #TrendingJewish on Spotify or visit #TrendingJewish for more options.
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Upcoming Programs
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. Registration is now open. Check out the convention website for more information and click here to add the event to your calendar.
Your innovative idea to strengthen your community could win a grant! Apply to be on Reconstructing Shark Tank at our November Convention.
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Missed an issue of Leadership Brief or Reconstructing Judaism Today ?
Visit ReconstructingJudaism.org/newsletters to see the archive of past issues.
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