Reconstructionist Voices – Reconstructing Judaism

Before Google, before Wikipedia, this DIY almanac shaped a Jewish generation

July 13, 2023

This piece highlights many people who are affiliated with the Reconstructionist movement including Rabbi Michael Strassfeld, a 1991 graduate of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College and rabbi emeritus of SAJ: Judaism that Stands for All; Betsy Teutsch, an artist, member of a Reconstructionist affiliate, Minyan Dorshei Derekh, and wife of former RRC President, Rabbi David Teutsch; as well as former RRC faculty members Rabbi Arthur Waskow and Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi (z”l .)

A waist up photo of Jackie Land. She's wearing a red sweater, standing in front of floor-to-ceiling windows.

Baltimore Jewish Times Spotlights Jackie Land

October 20, 2022

You could say that Jackie Land has been on the ground floor of change within the Reconstructionist movement of Judaism. For one, it’s in her blood — quite literally.

A group of members sit around a long, wooden table. Books are open, covering much of the surface.

Philadelphia Jewish Exponent Features Or Hadash: A Reconstructionist Congregation

October 6, 2022

The synagogue emerged as an offshoot of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College. But in 1989, it separated itself from the college to show that the new denomination could survive.

Rabbi Sandra Lawson playing guitar and singing at Juneteenth Shabbat wearing a rainbow colored tallit.

Rabbi Sandra Lawson Named to Prestigious Fellowship Focusing on Leadership Development

June 28, 2022

Rabbi Sandra Lawson, Reconstructing Judaism’s inaugural director of racial diversity, equity and inclusion, has been selected to the Schusterman Fellowship. That’s a prestigious, 18-month program run by Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies. According to its website, the Schusterman Fellowship “is a holistic leadership development program for exceptional Jewish leaders

‘Love your neighbor as yourself’: How Torah is helping me process Derek Chauvin’s conviction

April 26, 2021

Many people have asked how I feel about the Chavin verdict. Whenever I struggle to find words, I’m grateful for the teachings in the Torah, and this week is no exception.

Ensuring the Liberation of All People: A Passover Message

March 23, 2021

We’d like to share this video message for Passover 2021 from Rabbi Deborah Waxman, Ph.D., the president of Reconstructing Judaism.

American Values, Religious Voices: A Letter to America’s Leadership

March 10, 2021

As part of the American Values, Religious Voices project, Elsie Stern writes to America’s executive and legislative leadership on the 50th day of President Biden’s administration to reflect on what it means to be “in the thick of” sacred work.

Rooted and Relevant: 21st Century Jewish Life

March 5, 2021

In her presentiation, Rooted and Relevant: 21st Century Jewish Life, Rabbi Deborah Waxman, Ph.D., explores how Reconstructionist Judaism can lead the way in the post-COVID world toward a religious revival that meets this century’s new realities.

A Beat to Which We All Can Move’: A Call to Jews to Embrace the Pursuit of Racial Justice

February 24, 2021

From its very beginnings, the Jewish story is full of journeys. When it comes to racial justice work, the Reconstructionist movement is in the midst of a profound journey.

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Before Google, before Wikipedia, this DIY almanac shaped a Jewish generation

Baltimore Jewish Times Spotlights Jackie Land

Philadelphia Jewish Exponent Features Or Hadash: A Reconstructionist Congregation

Rabbi Sandra Lawson Named to Prestigious Fellowship Focusing on Leadership Development

‘Love your neighbor as yourself’: How Torah is helping me process Derek Chauvin’s conviction

Ensuring the Liberation of All People: A Passover Message

American Values, Religious Voices: A Letter to America’s Leadership

Rooted and Relevant: 21st Century Jewish Life

A Beat to Which We All Can Move’: A Call to Jews to Embrace the Pursuit of Racial Justice

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