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Broad Coalition of Mainstream Jewish Organizations Release Statement Rejecting False Choice Between Jewish Safety & Democracy

April 15, 2025

Today, a coalition of ten organizations representing a broad swath of mainstream American Jewry – including three of the four denominations – issued a joint statement rejecting the false choice between confronting antisemitism and upholding democracy. The organizations, which were brought together by the Jewish Council for Public Affairs and

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Celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility: Jewish Resources for Allyship and Action

March 26, 2025

Jewish communities are embracing meaningful ways to support transgender rights and foster inclusive spaces. Below, you’ll find resources and actions to honor Transgender Day of Visibility through a Jewish lens.

Reconstructing Judaism & The RRA Joins Jewish Coalition Opposing Mike Huckabee’s Nomination as U.S. Ambassador to Israel

March 24, 2025

Reconstructing Judaism & The Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association have joined five other Jewish organizations in urging Senators to oppose the confirmation of Governor Mike Huckabee as United States Ambassador to Israel. The coalition expressed deep concerns that Governor Huckabee’s views on Israel and Palestine are out of step with the majority

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New Digital Database Set to Transform Reconstructionist Education

March 13, 2025

The Reconstructionist Education Database goes live March 25, a flick-of-the-digital-switch that will be a boon to educators and learning across the Reconstructionist movement. Hosting troves of curricula in one, searchable spot will not only save educators time but make teaching more effective.

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The Hatikvah Slate: A Progressive Vision for Israel and Jewish Communities

March 7, 2025

If I have the opportunity to be a delegate, I come into it with a sense of urgency. The Jewish people need to build an Israel that is democratic and sustainable and can continue to be a homeland for the Jewish people for generations to come.

Virtual Shabbat Box Turns 5 Years Old

March 7, 2025

Purim is often described as a holiday of opposites, when up is down and down is up. Almost exactly five years ago, our world was turned upside down by COVID-19. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared a pandemic. Within days, life throughout North America shut down. At

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Reconstructing Judaism Joins Multifaith Coalition in Federal Lawsuit in Defense of Religious Freedom and Opposition to ICE Policy

February 11, 2025

Today Reconstructing Judaism joined with a diverse group of Christian and Jewish denominations in filing a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that would generally prevent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) agents from entering our houses of worship to conduct enforcement actions.

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JDAIM: How Good it is and How Pleasant for People to Sit Together

February 7, 2025

Rabbi Asher Sofman, RRC ‘23, is Reconstructing Judaism’s inaugural justice, equity, diversity and inclusion (JEDI) coordinator. Sofman (he/him) is passionate about disability inclusion, which is part of his portfolio. Last year, for Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion Month (JDAIM) he spearheaded a social media campaign featuring Reconstructionist congregations.

Writing Disability Torah: Learning from the Wisdom of the Disability Community

February 6, 2025

Shortly after graduating college six years ago, Rakhel Silverman-Gitin (they/them) organized a Shabbat dinner and received a query from an interested participant. Would the dinner be wheelchair-accessible?

Broad Coalition of Mainstream Jewish Organizations Release Statement Rejecting False Choice Between Jewish Safety & Democracy

Celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility: Jewish Resources for Allyship and Action

Reconstructing Judaism & The RRA Joins Jewish Coalition Opposing Mike Huckabee’s Nomination as U.S. Ambassador to Israel

New Digital Database Set to Transform Reconstructionist Education

The Hatikvah Slate: A Progressive Vision for Israel and Jewish Communities

Virtual Shabbat Box Turns 5 Years Old

Reconstructing Judaism Joins Multifaith Coalition in Federal Lawsuit in Defense of Religious Freedom and Opposition to ICE Policy

JDAIM: How Good it is and How Pleasant for People to Sit Together

Writing Disability Torah: Learning from the Wisdom of the Disability Community

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