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Political Activism as a Form of Prayer
Reflecting on the rituals and higher purpose of protest.
https://archive.reconstructingjudaism.org/article/political-activism-form-prayer
Posted on: 2016/04/13 - 1:55pm
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The World as Sacred Space
In a recent class on Jewish environmental ethics, one participant asked: “If our tradition sees the world as sacred enough to deserve our utmost protection, then why haven’t I heard this before — and how did we let things get so out of whack?”
Posted on: 2016/04/13 - 6:18pm
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How Should We Respond to Human Need?
אַ֭שְׁרֵי מַשְׂכִּ֣יל אֶל־דָּ֑ל”
Happy is the one who is maskil to the person in need… (Psalms 41:2)
[Maskil: from a root meaning to be prudent, look at, give attention to, have insight or understanding.]
https://archive.reconstructingjudaism.org/document/how-should-we-respond-human-need
Posted on: 2016/04/13 - 7:15pm
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Rabbi Fredi's Challah
High Holiday Sweet Cranberry Challah
Marlyn’s Grandfather’s Recipe
This is—simply stated—my favorite challah recipe…..and I have tried many!!!!
Ingredients: to make this a pareve challah for a meat meal
https://archive.reconstructingjudaism.org/article/rabbi-fredis-challah
Posted on: 2016/04/14 - 9:57am
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Lecha Dodi Sheet Music
This new setting of the traditional text for Lecha Dodi is by Elaine Moses. The lead sheet contains vocal line and guitar chords. Words for the first verse are included.
https://archive.reconstructingjudaism.org/document/lecha-dodi-sheet-music
Posted on: 2016/04/14 - 10:48am
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Prayer for AIDS Awareness Shabbat
Before Lighting the Shabbat Candles:
Tonight, on AIDS Awareness Shabbat, we kindle these lights. Not only do these lights signify the beginning of Shabbat they symbolize much more. Tonight these lights represent the memories that continue to shine of those whom we have lost to the AIDS epidemic. Tonight these lights illuminate the path to wholeness and healing for all of us who are affected and infected by HIV/AIDS. Tonight these lights ignite the sparks within that call us to action. Tonight these lights are beacons of hope for an AIDS-free world.
https://archive.reconstructingjudaism.org/article/prayer-aids-awareness-shabbat
Posted on: 2016/04/15 - 11:49am
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Take Your Judaism For A Walk
My dictionary defines ecology as “the relationship of organisms to their environment.” The root, eco, is from the Greek word oikos, meaning house, the space we inhabit. When we speak of ecology today, however, we generally mean making the world a better place to live in by cleaning it up. I would like to present two approaches to this subject—first, that of two experts in the field, and second, an idea that I had.
https://archive.reconstructingjudaism.org/article/take-your-judaism-walk
Posted on: 2016/04/15 - 12:09pm
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Mussar and Text Sources on Climate Change
This document contains two study guides which use Jewish texts and sources to offer wisdom on global climate change.
“Mussar as a Jewish Resource on Climate Change and All Else” draws on Ira Stone’s book A Responsible Life: The Spiritual Path of Mussar (NY: Aviv Press, 2006).
“Jewish Texts as Resources on Global Climate Change” is a compilation of excerpts prepared by Rabbi Fred Scherlinder Dobb in 2003.
https://archive.reconstructingjudaism.org/document/mussar-and-text-sources-climate-change
Posted on: 2016/04/15 - 12:30pm
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High Holiday Liturgy
Rabbi Alan LaPayover (RRC ‘02), recorded the prayers of the Reconstructionist liturgy for the High Holiday services. The sound files are available for listening and download on this page of the RRC website.
https://archive.reconstructingjudaism.org/article/high-holiday-liturgy
Posted on: 2016/04/15 - 1:19pm
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Trees of the Bible
There are many trees mentioned in the Bible. Here is a list of some of them and where you can find them. Look them up and find out what they say about them.
Acacia: Exodus 26:15
Almond: Numbers 17:8; Ecclesiastes 12:5
Apple: Joel 1:12; Song of Songs 2:2-5
Cedar: I Kings 9:11; II Chronicles 2:3-8
Cypress: Isaiah 41:19; I Kings 9:11
Date Palm: Psalms 92:12-14
Fig: Song of Songs 2:11-13
Henna: Song of Songs 1:14https://archive.reconstructingjudaism.org/article/trees-bible
Posted on: 2016/04/15 - 1:52pm
