Read: The Meaning of Obligation
May 13, 2025
In a piece that touches on Reconstructionist Judaism and philosophy, Joshua Boettiger, a noted poet, discusses the nature of obligation and the meaning of community.
In a piece that touches on Reconstructionist Judaism and philosophy, Joshua Boettiger, a noted poet, discusses the nature of obligation and the meaning of community.
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld’s latest project is a bold one: to write new Shabbat liturgy that speaks to the lives of Jews today. In this essay, the co-author of The Jewish Catalogue shares his process and what he’s done so far.
Deitra Reiser, Ph.D., argues that the “weaponizing of antisemitism as a legitimate reason to end diversity, equity and inclusion efforts is illustrative of smokescreen antisemitism and is dangerous for our community.”
Activist and organizer Roan Boucher details the unprecedented surge in anti-trans legislation across America — and its connection to Christian Nationalism.
Rabbi Sid Schwarz argues that Israel must empower and partner with the Jewish people tangibly — and points toward a model.
In this thought-provoking review-essay, Rabbi Dennis Sasso, RRC ‘74, explores the post-Holocaust theology of Rabbi Irving Greenberg, the pioneering modern Orthodox thinker
Scott A. Buckler argues that precision of language is essential in discussing the perpetration of the Holocaust.
Rediscover this podcast gem from our archives: Rabbi Michael Strassfeld offers an alternative set of four questions for the Passover seder.
Three Reconstructionist Rabbinical College students explore how Jewish tradition can help everyone overcome body-image issues and fatphobia.
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Modeling respectful conversations on pressing Jewish issues
Curating original, Jewish rituals, and convening Jewish creatives
