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Jewish Ethics Conference Gathers Academics, Rabbis and Communal Leaders to Explore Contemporary Questions in a Jewish Framework

February 1, 2019

What are the key ethical questions facing Jews and Jewish communities today? How can scholars, rabbis and communal leaders discuss ethics in a way that impacts how people behave in the real world? “Jewish Values & the Ethical Now: A Conference in Celebration of Rabbi David A. Teutsch, Ph.D” will explore these questions on March 10-11, 2019 in Philadelphia.

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February 1, 2019

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Reconstructing Judaism Joins Amicus Brief Challenging Constitutionality of Government Sponsorship of Religious Symbols

January 30, 2019

Reconstructing Judaism and the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association joined an amicus curiae brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to affirm that religious symbols erected on public property and maintained with taxpayer dollars are unconstitutional.

Facing Death, Rabbinical Student Teaches Others About Living Life

January 11, 2019

Emet Tauber, a rabbinical student facing terminal illness, devoted his last days to supporting causes and institutions that he values — including affordable and accessible rabbinic education.

New U.S. Rep Talks Reconstructionism, Convention, Eastern Religions and MLK

January 9, 2019

U.S. Representative Andy Levin is a longtime active member of Reconstructionist congregation T’chiyah in Oak Park, Michigan. This interview explores his deepest commitments, and how he lives them out.

Champagne and Aspirin For Strengthening Jewish Community

January 9, 2019

Reflections on lessons learned in a network of network weavers

In Tragedy’s Wake, Dor Hadash Finds Strength in Jewish Community

January 2, 2019

Two months after the attack at Pittsburgh congregation Dor Hadash, we revisit the community.

Letter Opposing Repeal of Johnson Amendment

December 17, 2018

Reconstructing Judaism and the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association were among 109 organizations sending a letter to the House of Representatives, urging them not to repeal or weaken the “Johnson Amendment” that currently ensures that tax-exempt organizations do not support or oppose candidates for political office.

Joint Israel Commission Meets at Convention

December 17, 2018

The Joint Israel Commission gathered in person at the Reconstructing Judaism convention. Rabbi Maurice Harris reports on their activities and next steps.

Jewish Ethics Conference Gathers Academics, Rabbis and Communal Leaders to Explore Contemporary Questions in a Jewish Framework

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Reconstructing Judaism Joins Amicus Brief Challenging Constitutionality of Government Sponsorship of Religious Symbols

Facing Death, Rabbinical Student Teaches Others About Living Life

New U.S. Rep Talks Reconstructionism, Convention, Eastern Religions and MLK

Champagne and Aspirin For Strengthening Jewish Community

In Tragedy’s Wake, Dor Hadash Finds Strength in Jewish Community

Letter Opposing Repeal of Johnson Amendment

Joint Israel Commission Meets at Convention

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