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Jews and Fellow Travelers
(Originally published in the Spring 2005 edition of Reconstructionism Today)
Posted on: 2016/04/18 - 4:45pm
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Guide to Talking about Israel in your Congregation
Introduction
https://archive.reconstructingjudaism.org/article/guide-talking-about-israel-your-congregation
Posted on: 2016/04/19 - 12:33pm
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The Role of Text Study in Congregational Values-Based Decision Making
In order to develop values-based policies and procedures for our communities, we need to take a few steps back from the more practical concerns and examine our communal principles and Jewish ethical values and teachings. We must first clarify our terms, examine our preexisting attitudes, and understand how our experiences impact the decisions we make in community.
Posted on: 2016/04/25 - 4:52pm
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Wrestling with Rest
Shabbat, ideally a source of joy, rest and renewal, can also pose some interesting community dilemmas. Many congregations face questions about Sabbath “rules” such as:
https://archive.reconstructingjudaism.org/article/wrestling-rest
Posted on: 2016/04/26 - 11:26am
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Dialogue Episode 2 Transcript
This is a transcript of the Dialogue Podcast, Episode 2: Acting Sustainably, an interview with Rabbi Fred Scherlinder Dobb.
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https://archive.reconstructingjudaism.org/article/transcript-dialogue-podcast-episode-2
Posted on: 2016/05/04 - 1:49pm
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Role of Obligation in Jewish Education (Discussion)
Discussion from November - December, 2001
Sarah Rubin - Monday November 26, 2001:
EdTalk Chevre,
https://archive.reconstructingjudaism.org/article/role-obligation-jewish-education-discussion
Posted on: 2016/05/06 - 10:49am
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Jacob Staub KI Talk on Reconstructionism
In this talk given at Congregation Kehillat Israel in Pacific Palisades, California, Rabbi Jacob Staub explores what makes Reconstructionist communities unique. Selected quotes follow. The entire call transcript is available at the bottom of this page.
Posted on: 2016/10/28 - 1:11am
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Fred Dobb Eco-Judaism session - Global Day 2016
“Love of the Creator, and love of that which G!d has created, are finally one and the same,” wrote Martin Buber. Defending this divine creation in an era of climate change is a Jewish (and social, political, and moral) imperative. A rich Jewish life is by nature an environmental one, though we need to pick up the pace, draw more explicit connections, and make our community a beacon of sustainability.
Posted on: 2016/11/21 - 1:20am
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Making Decisions on Controversial Issues
Every congregation (or havurah) faces disagreements, in which particular individuals or sub-groups feel compelled to challenge the status quo. While these disputes are often resolved amicably, they can also result in individuals feeling a need to leave the group, or in some instances, a group of individuals feeling a need to start a new group based on the point of conflict. None of these results is necessarily bad or wrong. But there are times when such disagreements create a negative atmosphere and hurt feelings that never heal.
https://archive.reconstructingjudaism.org/article/making-decisions-controversial-issues
Posted on: 2016/11/22 - 8:54am
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Peoplehood Reconsidered
“Peoplehood” Reconsidered
[Originally delivered at the 41st JRF Convention, Plenary Session, November 9, 2006]
https://archive.reconstructingjudaism.org/article/peoplehood-reconsidered
Posted on: 2016/11/22 - 9:06am