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David Goodman

Evolving Roles of Rabbis in History and Today

The first ordained rabbi in America did not arrive until 1840, almost 200 years after the first Jewish arrivals in 1654.

Outdoor Rituals For Tu Bi'Shevat

In honor of Tu Bi'Shevat, we are happy to offer this piece from our friends at Isabella Freedman. On behalf of the Ritualwell team, we wish you a joyous and fruitful New Year of the Trees!

Shabbat

The part of me that craved answers, structure and safety struggled with the part that wanted freedom, mystery and adventure.

A Fantasy Both Toxic and Tragic: Antisemitism and Islamist Militants

The Houthis preach a particular, religiously informed hatred of Jews, a specific kind of antisemitism that has its foundation in an extremist strand of modern Islamic teaching.

Ahavat Olam, Indeed!

On Rosh Hashanah L’ilanot, the New Year of the Trees, the trees and the Tree of Life are judged for another year of fertility or not—just like human beings are judged on Rosh Hashanah.

'Zionism Yes — And'

Zionism is a modern movement that has employed age-old beliefs to support the urgent need for a refuge from antisemitism. Zionists today are obligated to move Israel to embody Jewish values of justice and peace.

Hope Amidst the Ruins: Living Through the Crisis

We need to reimagine globally how we live without using fossil fuel and make significant changes in a very short span of time.

The Reconstructionist Network

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

The Reconstructionist Network