April 29, 2022 — Adina Newberg sees the ideals of Israel’s Declaration of Independence under increasing pressure, but also acted out by community leaders.

April 29, 2022 — Reconstructing Judaism and the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association are heartsick once again to learn of the recent spate of antisemitic attacks against members of the New York Jewish community.

August 17, 2022 —

"I'm done with people telling me how to worship my God."

November 26, 2024 —

A meditation on the holiness of the Hanukkah lights

May 18, 2022 — This revision of a familiar Hanukkah song was published in the 1945 Reconstructionist siddur. The original text was amended to address ethical concerns raised by Rabbi Mordecai Kaplan.

December 13, 2012 — I notice how the increased light in my window is mirrored in my body, in my own “inner chambers,” and I feel great anticipation for this new phase of life.

December 24, 2023 — Listen to this meditation focused on finding inner light.

October 6, 2022 — #post_excerpt

April 14, 2022