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New Grants Keep Reconstructing Judaism ‘Boldly Relevant’

May 1, 2023

Two recent grants will help Reconstructing Judaism advance its strategic priorities of pursuing racial justice, investing in rabbinic education and strengthening Jewish communities.

The Wabash Center, which funds higher education in religion and theological studies, awarded $30,000 in new funding to Reconstructing Judaism. With this fiscal support, the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College — part of Reconstructing Judaism — wi

Ritualwell’s ADVOT Creates Poetic Community

October 28, 2021

Before Ritualwell was a website containing more than 2,200 liturgy and rituals crowdsourced by Jews, it was an idea of where to put dozens of scraps of paper in the drawers of offices in the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College and Kolot: Center for Jewish Women’s and Gender Studies in Wyncote.

Daf Yomi While Sheltering in Place

April 27, 2020

https://www.sefaria.org/Berakhot.54a.3?lang=bi&with=all&lang2=enRabbi Nancy Fuchs Kreimer, Ph.D., reflects on the insights gained from daily Talmud study during the coronavirus pandemic.

Need to Take a Breath at Work?

September 10, 2019

More and faster describes my usual work habit. I’ve operated this way for decades. But daily, I’m learning to take a breath so my work is not solely about tasks; it is infused with soul.

Evolving

February 1, 2019

Through Evolve, we we provide deep, thoughtful, challenging materials to rabbis, professionals and educated laypeople, and provide forums for discussing and reflecting on these materials with respect.

Does The Torah Require Us To Publicize Names Of Sexual Abusers?

March 28, 2018

What does Judaism teach us about how to respond to accusations of harassment or assault?

Keeping the Faith: Resilience in the Jewish Tradition

August 15, 2017

In an essay for eJewishPhilanthropy, Rabbi Deborah Waxman delves into Jewish history and tradition around resilience — the focus of our new podcast, Hashivenu.

Spirit in Practice: A New Podcast from the Reconstructionist Movement

January 18, 2017

How will you sustain your spirit through your next four years, your lifetime? Do you wonder how you can show up for challenging times with compassion, courage, equanimity and joy? Spirit in Practice, a podcast miniseries, answers these and other questions through lively discussion among emerging leaders and religious teachers of many faiths who are exploring social activism and spiritual practices.

Holding Ourselves Accountable

March 15, 2014

Reflections on teaching and learning virtuous behavior

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New Grants Keep Reconstructing Judaism ‘Boldly Relevant’

Ritualwell’s ADVOT Creates Poetic Community

Daf Yomi While Sheltering in Place

Need to Take a Breath at Work?

Evolving

Does The Torah Require Us To Publicize Names Of Sexual Abusers?

Keeping the Faith: Resilience in the Jewish Tradition

Spirit in Practice: A New Podcast from the Reconstructionist Movement

Holding Ourselves Accountable

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