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Being the Stranger
It takes work to avoid being strangers to one another.
Posted on August 17, 2017 by
Rabbi
Doris Dyen
Article
Including the Stranger
A recounting of the philosophy and practices of Jewish outreach in Denver/Boulder.
Posted on August 17, 2017 by
Rabbi
Brian Field
Article
Creating a Culture of Welcome
Creating a welcoming community takes a conscious commitment.
Posted on August 17, 2017 by
Rabbi
Les Bronstein
Article
News and Blogs
Philosophy, Strategic Communications and Innovative Fundraising
In an essay for eJewishphilanthropy, RRC’s Josh Peskin, vice-president for strategic advancement, outlines the values that animate fundraising and drive human connections.
Posted on July 10, 2017 by
Josh Peskin
Ph.D.
News
Preparing for a Rabbinic Sabbatical From the Perspective of the Congregational Leadership
This document is meant to help Reconstructionist communities look ahead to a rabbinic sabbatical as a time of growth for their rabbi and for their community.
Posted on April 26, 2017 by
Rabbi
Fredi Cooper
Ed.D.
Article
Surviving in the One-Room Schoolhouse
In this classic article, Rabbi Julie Greenberg explores successful mixed-age classrooms in Jewish schools.
Posted on April 26, 2017 by
Rabbi
Julie Greenberg
Article
Making Our Synagogues Vessels of Tikkun Olam
This article is adapted from a talk at the Jewish Reconstructionist Federation Tikkun Olam Kallah, March 2003.
Posted on April 25, 2017 by
Rabbi
Mordechai Liebling
Document
Kol HaNeshamah Hebrew text in Davkawriter format
Hebrew text of the services found in the Kol Haneshamah: Shabbat Veḥagim prayer book.
Posted on April 25, 2017 by
Rabbi
James Greene
Document
News and Blogs
When the Call Comes, Will Your Congregation Be Ready?
Best practices in responding to congregational inquiries.
Posted on April 19, 2017 by
Rachael Burgess
News
Incubator Session 2: The Lean Startup
Summary of Session 2 of Reconstructionist Incubator Learning Network, Spring 2017
Posted on March 20, 2017 by
Rabbi
Doug Heifetz
Article
Incubator Session 1: Moving Bold Ideas Into Action
Summary of Session 1 of Reconstructionist Incubator Learning Network, Spring 2017
Posted on March 20, 2017 by
Cyd Weissman
Article
Looking Backward and Looking Forward: Texts for a Jewish Resistance Movement
These materials explore Jewish models of resistance to oppression.
Posted on February 3, 2017 by
Rabbi
Lauren Grabelle Herrmann
Document
News and Blogs
Politics From The Pulpit: Speaking Publicly About Repairing The World Together
Reconstructionist Judaism takes seriously our obligation to act together to address injustice and suffering. To do so, Rabbi Elliot Tepperman argues, our congregations need to be places where we can safely engage in political and ethical agitation and disagreement, while avoiding mere irritation.
Posted on January 26, 2017 by
Rabbi
Elliott Tepperman
News
A New Approach to the Rules Shaping Shabbat Practice
Congregation B’nai Israel in Willimantic, Connecticut underwent a long communal Reconstructionist process to decide on congregational rules for Shabbat practice. This is the result.
Posted on December 1, 2016 by
Rabbi
Jeremy Schwartz
Document
A Passover Blessing for People of Many Backgrounds Who Journey with Us
This is a short Passover reading that expresses appreciation for people of backgrounds and identities other than Judaism. It would work well in a community seder, as well as home seders.
Posted on November 29, 2016 by
Rabbi
Maurice Harris
Article
