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Can a Reconstructionist Sin?

Since Reconstructionist Judaism affirms a conception of God as a force, power or process — but not as a supernatural Being who can be addressed and can respond — what happens to the notion of sin? Rabbi Richard Hirsh argues that Reconstructionist theology makes it more, not less, important that we take on the responsibility for judgment, atonement, apology and repentance

Living Its Values, the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College Reckons With Its Own History

The Reconstructionist Rabbinical College is bringing a racial justice lens to the story of its nearly 60-year history, especially when it comes to the context surrounding its 1982 move from North Philadelphia to a nearby suburb.

Strange and Stranger: Reading Torah’s end and beginning on Simchat Torah

Elsie Stern, Ph.D., upacks what she describes as the downright strangness of Torah's conclusion and beggining, in that order.

Disability and Accessibility

The resources are curated to support your community’s commitments to disability justice, which will help you enable full participation in your spaces for all people.

Unetaneh Tokef for Healing

A new interpretation of the Unetaneh Tokef focusing on healing from illness and affirming life.

Jeremy Hanson Willis Leads Reconstructing Judaism’s Strategic Advancement

Jeremy Hanson Willis shares how his life, values, and vision shape his new leadership role at Reconstructing Judaism. He speaks about racial justice, LGBTQ+ inclusion, and building a vibrant Jewish future rooted in equity and belonging.

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