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Let’s tackle big questions together in the New Year.

The Jewish New Year is here, and we’re kicking it off with a dynamic lineup that has something for everyone.

Ready to jump in? Our signature approach of Learning, Doing, Reconstructing means you’ll study with brilliant minds, engage in hands-on experiences, and help reimagine Jewish life for today’s world. Come as you are — curious, questioning and ready to grow.
 
From intimate writing workshops to groundbreaking conversations about antisemitism, from leadership intensives to creative celebrations of Jewish joy—we’re tackling the questions that matter most. Join thinkers, creators, and change makers from across the Jewish community as we learn, laugh and build together. Be sure to join us March 2026 in Philadelphia for B’Yachad, our Reconstructionist convention.
Community Events
Leadership Development Events​
B'Yachad Convention

Community Events

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Discovering Jewish Joy: A Ritualwell Community Gathering
October 29, 2025, 12-1:30 p.m. EDT | Learn More & Register

Join the Ritualwell community for a special event celebrating Manna Songs: Stories of Jewish Culture & Heritage, a new anthology filled with 32 moving essays that lift up the theme of Jewish joy. This gathering is an invitation to connect—to Jewish culture, to your own wellsprings of joy, and to a supportive creative community. You’ll hear powerful excerpts from selected contributors, followed by a meaningful conversation about how joy can be a spiritual and cultural practice—especially in challenging times. Then, you’ll be guided through a generative writing prompt designed to help you reflect on your personal experiences of joy, and how they relate to your Jewish identity and story. Come to be inspired. Come to write. Come to feel joy.
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RRC Institute for Prospective Rabbinical Students
Sunday, November 9 – Monday, November 10 | Learn More & Register

Thinking about becoming a rabbi? Join the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College on Sunday, November 9 and Monday, November 10 from the comfort of your home to learn, pray, and engage with current students, alumni and faculty.
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Rekindling Light and Joy Through Writing & Art
Thursdays, December 4, 11 & 18 @ 1-2:30 p.m. EST | Learn More & Register

“Remember: Joy is not merely incidental to your spiritual quest. It is vital.” – Reb Nachman

In times of personal and collective darkness, how do you maintain inspiration and revive your creative spirit? One thing is clear: you don’t have to navigate this journey alone. Join poet and painter Cathleen Cohen, alongside Ritualwell’s Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer, an essayist and memoirist, to delve into Jewish texts, poetry, and creative exercises. Together, they will guide you in exploring ways to rediscover joy and rejuvenate your creative passion in honor of Hanukkah, helping you enter the winter season with a sense of inner light. Whether you’re new to creative expression or an experienced writer or artist, this workshop presents a chance to uncover new creative techniques and pathways that will strengthen meaningful connections in your life and inspire joy as a spiritual practice.

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10 Rules for Writing With Etgar Keret
Sunday, January 11 @ 1 p.m. EST | Learn More & Register

Join us for an exclusive gathering with acclaimed Israeli writer Etgar Keret, beloved for his wildly imaginative short stories, wit, and deep humanity. In this special session for the Ritualwell community, Keret will share his “10 Rules for Writers”—hard-earned wisdom that’s as funny and surprising as his fiction. Drawing on decades of literary success, Keret will explore how to nurture creativity, embrace imperfection, and find your truest voice on the page. Whether you’re an experienced author, a devoted reader, or just beginning to write, this event will spark new ways of thinking about storytelling and the art of connection through words. Come ready to be inspired, laugh, and see writing—and the Jewish literary imagination—in a whole new light.
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Antisemitism: Understanding Our Contemporary Moment
Thursdays, January 15, 22, 29 @ 8:00pm-9:30pm ET| Learn More & Register

We are witnessing a resurgence of antisemitism across the political spectrum that, for many Jews, has strained relationships, communities, and political alliances.  Yet the way we speak about antisemitism often fails to capture the multiple identities we hold as Jews, particularly racial identity.  What does antisemitism look like today and historically?  How can we speak about it accurately and compassionately, leaving space for nuance and the ways our different Jewish identities shape how we experience antisemitism?  And what might we do about it individually and collectively?
 
All registrants will receive a code for $25 off their ticket to Reconstructing Judaism’s movement-wide convention,  B’Yachad: Rekindling Light and Joy.
 

Leadership Development Events

These events are for community leadership.  Please be on the lookout for registration information in your emails from Reconstructing Judaism.  If you need more information, please reach out to your community’s liaison in the Thriving Communities department.

Thriving Communities of Practice

The Thriving Communities of Practice (TCoPs) bring leaders together to learn and support one another in sustaining vibrant Jewish life—from innovating ritual to navigating growth and resource challenges. Rooted in connection and collaboration, each TCoP is an opportunity for communal learning and shared experiences.

Small Congregations:  Tuesdays at 12 Noon ET | Starts October 21 | Register Here

Midsize Congregations: Thursdays at 12 Noon ET | Starts October 30 | Register Here

Large Congregations: Tuesdays at 12 Noon ET | Starts October 28 | Register Here
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Resetting the Table, Strengthening our Communities
Winter-Spring 2026 | Learn more and apply here

Since October 7, 2023, many Jewish communities have faced strain and division. The workshops—led by Resetting the Table and the Thriving Communities team—offer leaders practical tools to foster dialogue, empathy, and understanding. Each participating congregation will bring a small leadership team—rabbi, board member, and a lay leader/community member. Participants will leave with ready-to-use tools and exercises to bring back to their congregations.

Thanks to a generous donor we are pleased to offer this program at a subsidized rate of $750 per congregation.  Includes 10 hours of workshops and coaching. Limited to 8 congregations. Additional cohorts to follow.

Applications open until November 21. 

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Fundraising Without Fear: Building Generosity, Community and Spirit with Rabbi Maurice Harris
Mondays, December 1, 8, 15 and January 5, 12, 26  8:00 – 9:30 pm ET | Register Here

Fundraising can feel daunting, but it doesn’t have to. In this six-session course based on Rabbi Maurice Harris’s forthcoming Guide to Fundraising for Reconstructionist Congregations, you’ll learn how raising money can also build relationships, deepen spiritual life, and strengthen your community.

Registration is open exclusively to Reconstructionist-affiliated congregations at a discounted rate. For $360, each congregation receives five seats, plus early access to the Guide and accompanying materials. Congregations may also sign up for one-on-one consultation time with Rabbi Harris before the Guide is published. We encourage you to register and use all five seats, inviting a mix of staff and lay leaders to maximize collaboration.

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Leadership Calls & Leadership Resource Library

Thriving Communities hosts monthly Leadership Calls with expert-led skill-building and best practice sharing, plus regular calls for educators, executive directors, racial justice leaders, and presidents. The Leadership Resource Library offers guides, sample documents, and toolkits on governance, strategy, and operations. Contact the Thriving Communities team for more information.

B'Yachad: Rekindling Light and Joy

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Reconstructing Judaism’s 2026 Convention

Join us March 12-15, 2026 in Philadelphia to rekindle light and joy.

Now more than ever, we need to be in community. Come for shared learning, praying and celebrating. Together, let’s create the world we are yearning to live in.

Learn more about our convention

The Reconstructionist Network

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Serving as central organization of the Reconstructionist movement

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Training the next generation of groundbreaking rabbis

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Modeling respectful conversations on pressing Jewish issues

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Curating original, Jewish rituals, and convening Jewish creatives

Read & Rite

One-stop shop for progressive Jewish books and ritual objects

Havaya Summer Programs

Overnight summer camp and teen Israel experience

Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association

Professional association of Reconstructionist rabbis

Placement Office

Placement resources for rabbis and congregations

Reconstructionist Educators of North America

Professional group for people leading schools in Reconstructionist congregations

The Reconstructionist Network

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Read & Rite

One-stop shop for progressive Jewish books and ritual objects

Placement Office

Placement resources for rabbis and congregations

Havaya Summer Programs

Overnight summer camp and teen Israel experience

Reconstructionist Educators of North America

Professional group for people leading schools in Reconstructionist congregations

Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association

Professional association of Reconstructionist rabbis