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Reconstructing Judaism: the central organization of the groundbreaking, always-evolving Reconstructionist movement. We help build thriving Jewish communities, empower individuals to lead lives of deeper meaning and purpose, train rabbis who make a difference, and work to bring about a more just and sustainable world.

Mazel Tov to Our New Rabbis

RRC’s 2022 graduating class has already positively impacted Jewish communities. We cannot wait to see where their rabbinates lead. 
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Virtual Shabbat Box

Virtual Shabbat Box

Reconstructing Judaism is delighted to support your Shabbat experience. We provide carefully selected readings, recordings and reflections to enrich your learning, spirit and joy.

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Hashivenu Podcast

Jewish Teachings on Resilience

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  • S4 Ep. 8
  • May 5, 2022

Songs of Joy and Mourning

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Evolve Podcast

Groundbreaking Jewish Conversations

  • Episode 30
  • May 19, 2022

Warm and Welcoming?

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Upcoming Events

Fall 2022 RRC Online Institute for Prospective Rabbinical Students – Day 1
Sunday, November 6, 2022
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Fall 2022 RRC Online Institute for Prospective Rabbinical Students – Day 1

Fall 2022 RRC Online Institute for Prospective Rabbinical Students – Day 2
Monday, November 7, 2022
 - 3:30pm EST

Fall 2022 RRC Online Institute for Prospective Rabbinical Students – Day 2

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Rabbi Sandra Lawson playing guitar and singing at Juneteenth Shabbat wearing a rainbow colored tallit.

Rabbi Sandra Lawson Named to Prestigious Fellowship Focusing on Leadership Development

June 28, 2022

Rabbi Sandra Lawson, Reconstructing Judaism’s inaugural director of racial diversity, equity and inclusion, has been selected to the Schusterman Fellowship. That’s a prestigious, 18-month program run by Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies.  According to its website, the Schusterman Fellowship “is a holistic leadership development program for exceptional Jewish leaders

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Rabbi Sandra Lawson playing guitar and singing at Juneteenth Shabbat wearing a rainbow colored tallit.

Rabbi Sandra Lawson Named to Prestigious Fellowship Focusing on Leadership Development

June 28, 2022

Rabbi Sandra Lawson, Reconstructing Judaism’s inaugural director of racial diversity, equity and inclusion, has been selected to the Schusterman Fellowship. That’s a prestigious, 18-month program run by Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies.  According to its website, the Schusterman Fellowship “is a holistic leadership development program for exceptional Jewish leaders

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After Roe

June 24, 2022

The Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association (RRA) and Reconstructing Judaism denounce the Supreme Court’s decision to suppress both bodily autonomy and religious freedom. The RRA and Reconstructing Judaism have long supported access to abortion care as a human right.

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Black Joy and Reconstructionist Community

June 13, 2022

There is a wonderful viral trend on TikTok of Black men frolicking in the fields. This trend, which can come across as light-hearted, demonstrates something deeply precious: Black Joy. This example of Black Joy highlights Black men being joyful, playful, having fun, and feeling free to be themselves. Why is

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