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Read: In the Blood

Rediscover this Torah commentary by legal scholar and proud Reconstructionist Ellen Dannin, z“l (1951-2023). She asked how the Biblical injunction against ingesting blood can add insight to the way Reconstructionists live in the modern world. 

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Rabbi Deborah Waxman, CEO of Reconstructing Judaism, smiles outdoors with trees in the background.

Watch: Jewish Views of Divine Justice

Rabbi Deborah Waxman, Ph.D., recently announced that, come summer 2026, she’ll step down as president & CEO of Reconstructing Judaism. For a deeper understanding of Waxman’s approach to theology, watch her 2017 talk from the Chautauqua Institution. 

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Listen: Harmoniyah

Looking for new melodies for your Passover table — or any part of the Jewish calendar? Explore Harmoniyah, a trove of music from across the Reconstructionist movement.

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A Jewish family of four sits closely on a couch, smiling and reading a Hagaddah together, with flowers in the foreground.

Read: Memory and Power

The joy of Passover comes from celebrating our people’s liberation. Rabbi William Plevan, Ph.D., asks how we can celebrate in these troubling times — and offers a compelling answer.

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