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May 13, 2025
In this d’var Torah on Parshat Emor, Rabbi Jonathan Kligler highlights one of the most famous phrases from Leviticus to show how Judaism has evolved throughout millennia.
In this d’var Torah on Parshat Emor, Rabbi Jonathan Kligler highlights one of the most famous phrases from Leviticus to show how Judaism has evolved throughout millennia.
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.
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.
Access this Yom Ha’azma’ut educator’s guide featuring activities to help diverse families and communities meaningfully mark these holidays. Created in 2024, this curriculum remains highly relevant.
Explore shared values and the Reconstructionist vision for a safe and vibrant future for Israelis and Palestinians.
Two new supplements to the Reconstructionist hagaddah explore the textual, historical and moral connections between Passover and reparations.
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.
Rabbi Deborah Waxman shares how the Passover seder is marked by complexity and diversity of voices.
Kubbah potato patties were a staple of Adva Chattler’s Mizrahi-Israeli home. In this video, she shares her grandmother’s recipe.
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