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Theology Through the Civilizations Text Study
In this text study, Rabbi James Greene examines diverse ideas of God throughout the evolution of Jewish civilization.
https://archive.reconstructingjudaism.org/document/theology-through-jewish-civilization
Posted on: 2016/11/30 - 3:57pm
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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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The Reconstructionist Revolution (PEARL call, Jane Litman)
In this hour-long conference call, Rabbi Jane Litman presents an overview of the revolutionary ideas that underlie the first century of Reconstructionist Judaism.
Selected quotes follow. The entire call transcript is available at the bottom of this page.
Posted on: 2016/11/30 - 6:51pm
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Beshallah text study - at the sea
This selection of midrashim on the crossing of the Red Sea provides a window into the tradition’s ethical concerns surrounding this well-known story. The texts may be read below, or downloaded in PDF form.
https://archive.reconstructingjudaism.org/document/sea-selection-midrashim
Posted on: 2016/12/01 - 1:30pm
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New Approach to Shabbat Practice (Schwartz)
Congregation B'nai Israel in Willimantic, Connecticut underwent a long communal Reconstructionist process to decide on congregational rules for Shabbat practice. This newsletter article documents that process, and explains the values weighed and the eventual outcome that was reached. This document can serve as an exemplar for Values Based Decision Making on other topics as well.
https://archive.reconstructingjudaism.org/document/new-approach-rules-shaping-shabbat-practice
Posted on: 2016/12/01 - 1:41pm
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Bronstein teaching call - Hasidic lens on Parashat Bo
Today I want to share with you some of what I think are the most astounding, and provocative, and informative Jewish messages that we have available to us as Reconstructionists, as Jews in general today. But they come from a place that you might never think to look: the 18th-century and 19th-century Hasidic commentaries on the Torah.
https://archive.reconstructingjudaism.org/spoken-audio/hasidic-lens-parashat-bo
Posted on: 2016/12/01 - 5:11pm
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Creative Expression Landing
Reconstructionism views Judaism not just as a religion, but as a civilization. Art, literature, music, theater, dance—each of these expressions of creativity is an important facet of a rich, dynamic Jewish civilization in dialogue with the world around us.
https://archive.reconstructingjudaism.org/act/creative-expression
Posted on: 2016/12/08 - 1:53pm
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Spirituality Landing
Religion is the container for the life of the spirit. It is the gravity that anchors spirit to earth, translating the vision of the soul into the responsibility of the individual. In the best of all possible worlds, spirituality and religion are partners. The soul’s most profound experiences with a presence greater than the self are given form and articulation through liturgy, ritual and moral law. Religious forms, in turn, remain constantly open to the renewal of sacred moments. If spirituality at its best lifts us up, religion at its best keeps us rooted.
https://archive.reconstructingjudaism.org/learn/spirituality
Posted on: 2016/12/09 - 10:21am
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Shabbat landing
There is no more prominent and frequent occurrence in the Jewish calendar than the weekly arrival of Shabbat. Along with the remaining six days of the week, Shabbat provides the basic rhythm of Jewish time. Six days of work, one day of rest: mundane, holy. Hurry up, slow down. Get distracted, return to the Source of All. Worry about yourself and your loved ones, remember your blessings. In the Havdala blessing that marks the end of Shabbat, God is praised for distinguishing between holy and mundane (hamavdil beyn kodesh l’ḥol).
https://archive.reconstructingjudaism.org/shabbat
Posted on: 2016/12/14 - 11:42am
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High Holidays Landing
The Hebrew name given to the holidays of Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur is Yamim Nora’im, the Days of Awe. At the heart of our preparations for the Days of Awe is the concept of change and transformation. Jewish tradition understands that human beings are not perfect. We make mistakes that affect others as well as ourselves, but these errors of judgment, omission and commission need not remain with us forever. On Rosh Hashana, we celebrate life and the possibility of new beginnings.
https://archive.reconstructingjudaism.org/jewish-time-shabbat-and-holidays/high-holidays
Posted on: 2016/12/14 - 11:47am
