Crisis Response – Reconstructing Judaism

North American Jewish Groups Denounce Antisemitic Attacks in Wake of Hostilities Between Israel and Hamas

May 23, 2021

As North American Jewish denominations representing a significant majority of American Jewry, we join together to uniformly condemn rising incidences of antisemitism. We commend the many religious, civil society and political leaders of goodwill who have denounced these actions and are urging and implementing steps to strengthen efforts to combat antisemitism and antisemitic attacks.

American Jewish organizations condemn military rule in Burma, call for U.S. action

February 26, 2021

Reconstructing Judaism and the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association joined with other members of the Jewish Rohingya Justice Network in condemning the military’s coup in Burma (Myanmar), its brutal crackdown on peaceful protests, and the unjust and arbitrary detention and arrest of democratic leaders, activists, and protestors.

Letter for Utility Assistance

September 29, 2020

Reconstructing Judaism and the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association joined 41 religious and non-profit organizations urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to allocate relief money in order to cover the outstanding utility bills of vulnerable Pennsylvania residents and businesses facing shut-offs.

Interfaith Letter Against Utility Shutoffs

July 30, 2020

Reconstructing Judaism joined a letter signed by over 500 faith leaders and organizations, urging a national moratorium on water, electricity, and broadband shutoffs in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Standing Up for Racial Justice and Against Racial Violence

June 2, 2020

The murder of George Floyd is a blatant display of the systemic racism built into the fabric of American society. To our black and brown siblings: your lives matter. We support non-violent protest to build a more just and equitable world for all people. Let our anger and our love lift us up into a better tomorrow.

Call to Protect Human Rights in in Myanmar (Burma) in Face of COVID-19

May 13, 2020

Reconstructing Judaism and the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association signed a joint letter to U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, demanding that Myanmar (Burma) make a priority of promoting human rights as COVID-19 spreads.

Letter Regarding COVID-19 Relief Priorities

May 1, 2020

Reconstructing Judaism and the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association were among 23 Jewish organizations writing to Speaker Pelosi and Minority Leader Schumer regarding priorities for COVID-19 relief.

Reopening Our Institutions

May 1, 2020

Framework for Jewish communities to consider in returning to in-person communal activity

Statement from the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association on Communal Gatherings during COVID-19 Pandemic

March 26, 2020

Based on our understanding of the science and the advice of experts, we, rabbis of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association, strongly come down on the side of pikuach nefesh – preserving lives. Therefore, we are issuing these guidelines in preparation for the upcoming Passover holiday and in awareness of the likelihood of continued concern over disease spread at this time.

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North American Jewish Groups Denounce Antisemitic Attacks in Wake of Hostilities Between Israel and Hamas

American Jewish organizations condemn military rule in Burma, call for U.S. action

Letter for Utility Assistance

Interfaith Letter Against Utility Shutoffs

Standing Up for Racial Justice and Against Racial Violence

Call to Protect Human Rights in in Myanmar (Burma) in Face of COVID-19

Letter Regarding COVID-19 Relief Priorities

Reopening Our Institutions

Statement from the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association on Communal Gatherings during COVID-19 Pandemic

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