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Herzl Play, Monologue and Activities (Grades 4-7)
Theodor Herzl: A Zionist Pioneer: A Monologue, Scene, and Activities designed by Gabrielle S. Kaplan
Commissioned by the Jewish Reconstructionist Federation of Metropolitan New York’s Israel Education Project
The play and activities have been designed for use with students in fourth through seventh grades.
https://archive.reconstructingjudaism.org/document/herzl-play-monologue-and-activities-grades-4-7
Posted on: 2016/04/25 - 4:28pm
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Zionism and Communal Covenant
In 2004, the JRF Israel Policies Task Force issued a report calling for a recommitment to Zionism. This excerpt from that report explores Kaplan's definition of “New Zionism.” It also discusses how a communal covenant could strengthen the relationships among the Reconstructionist community, Israel and the broader Jewish community.
Posted on: 2016/05/05 - 2:47pm
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Israel in Our Lives: Life-Long Learning About the Land of Israel
This is a curriculum for Israel education, from early childhood through adulthood. The author encourages people of all ages to connect to the land of Israel through language, liturgy, song, trips and relationships.
Posted on: 2016/05/06 - 12:59pm
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Text study on Lekh Lekha and Zionism
This text study pairs Biblical passages on the Promised Land with contemporary text selections on the same topic. Each text represents a view of what “Promised Land” means, and has been interpreted by Jewish thinkers, over the millennia. Guide questions are provided, along with a short leader's guide.
https://archive.reconstructingjudaism.org/document/lekh-lekha-and-promised-land-text-study
Posted on: 2016/11/30 - 4:12pm
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Haggadat Ha'Atzmaut
This is the main document for the Yom Ha’Atzmaut seder. Full details for the program can be found at this link.
Posted on: 2017/01/23 - 1:41pm
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Haggadat Ha'Atzmaut discussion questions
Celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut with an innovative new ritual revolving around a picnic seder, and featuring a newly written haggadah that draws on Israel’s Declaration of Independence. Use these discussion questions in conjunction with the Yom Ha’atzmaut Haggadah, seder packing list, and texts from Israel’s Declaration of Independence. We recommend printing out this page and bringing it with you to your picnic. Download the accompanying materials at this link.
https://archive.reconstructingjudaism.org/document/haggadat-haatzmaut-discussion-questions
Posted on: 2017/01/23 - 1:43pm
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Yom Ha'Atzmaut Seder Packing List
Celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut with an innovative new ritual revolving around a picnic seder, and featuring a newly written haggadah that draws on Israel’s Declaration of Independence. Use this seder packing list in conjunction with the Yom Ha’atzmaut Haggadah, text from Israel’s Declaration of Independence, and list of questions. We recommend printing out this list and bringing it with you to your picnic. Download the accompanying materials at this link.
https://archive.reconstructingjudaism.org/document/yom-haatzmaut-seder-packing-list
Posted on: 2017/01/23 - 1:45pm
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Yom Ha'Atzmaut Seder Text: Declaration of Independence
Celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut with an innovative new ritual revolving around a picnic seder, and featuring a newly written haggadah that draws on Israel’s Declaration of Independence. Use these texts from Israel’s Declaration of Independence in conjunction with the Yom Ha’atzmaut Haggadah, seder packing list, and list of questions. We recommend printing out this list and bringing it with you to your picnic. Download the accompanying materials at this link.
https://archive.reconstructingjudaism.org/document/yom-haatzmaut-declaration-independence-texts
Posted on: 2017/01/23 - 1:47pm
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Joint Statement on Israel Conversion Bill
In response to a proposed measure by the Israeli government on conversions, the Jewish Religious Equality Coalition (which counts RRC/JRC and the RRA as members), issued a formal statement of opposition, found below. News coverage of the proposed law can be found at the New York Jewish Week: Bitter Response Here To Proposed Conversion Bill.
https://archive.reconstructingjudaism.org/endorsement/joint-statement-israel-conversion-bill
Posted on: 2017/05/16 - 12:00am
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Endorsement of NILI Interfaith letter on peace in middle east
Reconstructionist leaders were among the 35 Jewish, Christian, and Muslim national religious leaders sending a letter to President Trump agreeing that Israeli-Palestinian peace is possible.
In a statement released through the National Interfaith Leadership Initiative (NILI), the religious leaders state: “Based on the legitimate, long-standing aspirations of Israelis and Palestinians for national self-determination and security, a two-state solution still represents the most realistic way to meet essential interests of both peoples and to resolve the conflict.
https://archive.reconstructingjudaism.org/endorsement/endorsement-letter-middle-east-peace
Posted on: 2017/07/24 - 12:00am