
Resources for Affiliates
This page is home for material of use to Reconstructionist affiliates and their leadership.
Additional resources are being added on an ongoing basis. Let us know what you’d like to see!
For coronavirus-specific resources, see here: Pandemic Resources
Older materials are still available at http://archive.jewishrecon.org/resources/329 (please note that they may be out of date.)
Congregational Directory
Reconstructionist Congregations are found throughout North America. See if there's one near you!


More Congregational Resources
Being the Stranger
It takes work to avoid being strangers to one another.
Including the Stranger
A recounting of the philosophy and practices of Jewish outreach in Denver/Boulder.
Creating a Culture of Welcome
Creating a welcoming community takes a conscious commitment.
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.
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.
Surviving in the One-Room Schoolhouse
In this classic article, Rabbi Julie Greenberg explores successful mixed-age classrooms in Jewish schools.
Making Our Synagogues Vessels of Tikkun Olam
This article is adapted from a talk at the Jewish Reconstructionist Federation Tikkun Olam Kallah, March 2003.
Kol HaNeshamah Hebrew text in Davkawriter format
Hebrew text of the services found in the Kol Haneshamah: Shabbat Veḥagim prayer book.
When the Call Comes, Will Your Congregation Be Ready?
Best practices in responding to congregational inquiries.
Incubator Session 2: The Lean Startup
Summary of Session 2 of Reconstructionist Incubator Learning Network, Spring 2017
Incubator Session 1: Moving Bold Ideas Into Action
Summary of Session 1 of Reconstructionist Incubator Learning Network, Spring 2017
Looking Backward and Looking Forward: Texts for a Jewish Resistance Movement
These materials explore Jewish models of resistance to oppression.
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.
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.
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.