Public Statements – Reconstructing Judaism

Broad Coalition of Mainstream Jewish Organizations Release Statement Rejecting False Choice Between Jewish Safety & Democracy

April 15, 2025

Today, a coalition of ten organizations representing a broad swath of mainstream American Jewry – including three of the four denominations – issued a joint statement rejecting the false choice between confronting antisemitism and upholding democracy. The organizations, which were brought together by the Jewish Council for Public Affairs and

Text: Reconstructing Judaism Joins Multifaith Coalition in Federal Lawsuit in Defense of Religious Freedom and Opposition to ICE.

Reconstructing Judaism Joins Multifaith Coalition in Federal Lawsuit in Defense of Religious Freedom and Opposition to ICE Policy

February 11, 2025

Today Reconstructing Judaism joined with a diverse group of Christian and Jewish denominations in filing a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that would generally prevent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) agents from entering our houses of worship to conduct enforcement actions.

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Reconstructing Judaism Joins With More Than 55 Jewish Organizations in Opposition to H.R. 9495

November 20, 2024

More than 55 prominentJewish organizations across the United States sent a letter to lawmakers opposing the “Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act” (H.R. 9495).

Reconstructing Judaism and The RRA Sign On Letter Supporting Comprehensive Disaster Relief

October 31, 2024

Reconstructing Judaism and The Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association have signed on to this letter with 30+ other Jewish organizations urging Congress to pass comprehensive recovery package for those in need. Read the full letter here.

In response to Iran’s attack on Israel

April 14, 2024

Reconstructing Judaism and the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association (RRA) are deeply alarmed by yesterday’s large-scale attack launched by Iran on Israel involving a barrage of hundreds of missiles and drones.

Reconstructing Judaism joins Progressive Israel Network organizations in Letter to Biden

March 5, 2024

Reconstructing Judaism joins multiple organizations affiliated with the Progressive Israel Network in signing on to a public letter to President Biden at this critical moment in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.

Reconstructing Judaism and the RRA condemn the attack on Palestinians in Vermont

November 27, 2023

Reconstructing Judaism and the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association unequivocally condemn the shooting of three Palestinian students in an alleged hate crime in Vermont over Thanksgiving weekend. We pray for the full recovery of all three students, Hisham Awartani, Kinnan Abdalhamid, and Tahseen Ali Ahmad. Together, our organizations work to create a

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Jewish Groups to the Biden Administration: Help Protect Israel from its Government’s Irresponsible Actions

July 27, 2023

Reconstructing Judaism and the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association have signed on to this statement urging the Biden administration, as well as fellow US Jewish organizations, to help protect Israel from the irresponsible actions of its current government.

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Reconstructing Judaism & The RRA Signs on to Open Letter Supporting the Full Inclusion of All LGBTQIA+ Youth

July 26, 2023

Reconstructing Judaism and The Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association has signed on to the open letter supporting the full inclusion of all LGBTQIA+ youth alongside 145 other organizations calling for the full inclusion, protection, and celebration of transgender, nonbinary, and intersex youth. Read the full statement below. July 26, 2023 In Support

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Broad Coalition of Mainstream Jewish Organizations Release Statement Rejecting False Choice Between Jewish Safety & Democracy

Reconstructing Judaism Joins Multifaith Coalition in Federal Lawsuit in Defense of Religious Freedom and Opposition to ICE Policy

Reconstructing Judaism Joins With More Than 55 Jewish Organizations in Opposition to H.R. 9495

Reconstructing Judaism and The RRA Sign On Letter Supporting Comprehensive Disaster Relief

In response to Iran’s attack on Israel

Reconstructing Judaism joins Progressive Israel Network organizations in Letter to Biden

Reconstructing Judaism and the RRA condemn the attack on Palestinians in Vermont

Jewish Groups to the Biden Administration: Help Protect Israel from its Government’s Irresponsible Actions

Reconstructing Judaism & The RRA Signs on to Open Letter Supporting the Full Inclusion of All LGBTQIA+ Youth

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