We’re kicking off the Jewish New Year with a dynamic lineup of programs that has something for everyone. Whether you’re looking to connect with community, develop your leadership skills, explore your calling to the rabbinate or join us at our upcoming convention, this is your invitation to be part of
More than 40 years ago, the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College moved from Philadelphia to a nearby suburb. Over the past year, a college initiative has examined the school’s history through a racial justice lens.Â
Rabbi Alex Lazarus-Klein explains how his experience as a journalist facing deadlines shaped his understanding of Elul and the looming High Holidays.Â
How does Reconstructing Judaism approach Israel and Zionism, especially during this fraught time? This Q & A presents some of the most probing questions people have been asking and clearly articulates the Reconstructionist support for progressive Zionism and a better future for Israelis and Palestinians.
In case you missed it, Rabbi Deborah Waxman, Ph.D., delivered these remarks July 31, days before Tisha B’Av, as part of J Street’s call to action on hunger in Gaza. She called for a renewed “commitment to enact both our fight against oppression and our love for Israel and the
In this dvar Torah, rabbinical student Lev DePaolo shares how the Torah reveals a “Judaism that is profoundly rooted in ritual, memory and social justice — three core elements of my autistic identity. This essay is part of the Disability Torah Project. Â
Why is the ninth of Av connected with mourning? Rabbi David Teutsch, Ph.D., explains the history and practices of a holiday that may be lesser known for non-Orthodox Jews.Â
Rediscover Rabbi David Steinberg’s 2017 commentary on parshat Pinkhas from Numbers. It’s a timeless reflection on the passage of time and movement of one generation to the next.Â
Jeremy Hanson Willis shares how his life, values, and vision shape his new leadership role at Reconstructing Judaism. He speaks about racial justice, LGBTQ+ inclusion, and building a vibrant Jewish future rooted in equity and belonging.
Serving as central organization of the Reconstructionist movement
Training the next generation of groundbreaking rabbis
Modeling respectful conversations on pressing Jewish issues
Curating original, Jewish rituals, and convening Jewish creatives
