Reconstructing Judaism

Statement Supporting Equality Act

May 17, 2019

Reconstructing Judaism and the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Assocation were among 15 national Jewish organizations writing Congress in support of the Equality Act (H.R. 5). Driven by our Jewish values, we are committed to supporting laws that protect the civil rights and individual liberties of all people. The Equality Act is a significant step forward for the LGBTQ community, and we urge Congress to swiftly pass this important bill.

Resolution on Rohingya Genocide

May 15, 2019

In May of 2019, the board of Reconstructing Judaism and the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association adopted this resolution condemining genocide of the Rohingya people of Burma and urging action.

Building Our Community of Communities

May 10, 2019

In a brief video, Seth Rosen talks about the role Reconstructing Judaism plays in supporting and connecting Reconstructionist communities, and amplifying our collective Reconstructionist voice. Seth Rosen is chair of the board of governors of Reconstructing Judaism.

Session 5: Questions and Answers

May 10, 2019

Audience questions and answers at Reconstructing Jewish Communities panel

Letter to New York Times Regarding Antisemitic Cartoon

May 3, 2019

Reconstructing Judaism was a signatory to a letter that the the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA) sent to the New York Times Executive Editor condemning the Antisemitic cartoon published on April 25, 2019, and urging tangible steps to ensure that such inflammatory material will not be published in the future.

Letter to Tennessee Legislation on Child Welfare

April 29, 2019

Reconstructing Judaism and the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association were signatories to a letter objecting to the Tennessee legislature’s proposed legislation that would allow federally funded foster care and adoption agencies to practice taxpayer-funded religious discrimination against potential adoptive and foster parents.

Statement on Shooting at Chabad of Poway

April 29, 2019

Reconstructing Judaism and the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association send our deepest condolences and wishes of refu’ah shlaymah — full and complete healing — to all who were affected by the shooting at Chabad of Poway, California.

Statement on Easter Sunday Bombings in Sri Lanka

April 23, 2019

Reconstructing Judaism and the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association are shocked by and condemn the terrorist attacks carried out on Easter Sunday at multiple churches and other locations in Sri Lanka. With broken hearts, we stand in solidarity with the Christian communities of Sri Lanka, and with people in grief and shock around the world.

Jewish Rohingya Justice Network Supports Bipartisan Legislation on Burma

April 18, 2019

The American Jewish community stands united against the genocide of the Rohingya people and the persecution of all ethnic minorities in Burma. We applaud the bipartisan group of lawmakers in the Senate for their moral courage and leadership in introducing powerful legislation that would authorize humanitarian assistance for Rohingya refugees and hold the Burmese military officials responsible for this persecution accountable.

Statement Supporting Equality Act

Resolution on Rohingya Genocide

Building Our Community of Communities

Session 5: Questions and Answers

Letter to New York Times Regarding Antisemitic Cartoon

Letter to Tennessee Legislation on Child Welfare

Statement on Shooting at Chabad of Poway

Statement on Easter Sunday Bombings in Sri Lanka

Jewish Rohingya Justice Network Supports Bipartisan Legislation on Burma

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