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Congregational Safety Resources
In the months since the October 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue attack, we have been sharing resources with Reconstructionist communities that address questions of how to make our synagogues safer while also upholding Jewish values of racial justice, interfaith community building, and equity. This page gathers together what we’ve shared so far with our educators, executive directors and presidents.
https://archive.reconstructingjudaism.org/article/synagogue-safety-security-and-values-resources
Posted on: 2019/04/29 - 1:45pm
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Key Tips For Talking With News Professionals
Positive media coverage can amplify your voice, inform the public about key issues and build further credibility for your community. It’s a chance to share, in the public square, Reconstructionist values like pluralism and diversity, as well as remind audiences that there’s no one way to do and to be Jewish. At the same time, a negative story can negatively impact your community’s reputation. Here are key tips for speaking with journalists.
https://archive.reconstructingjudaism.org/article/key-tips-talking-news-professionals
Posted on: 2020/08/24 - 11:15am
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Reopening Synagogue Buildings Guide
In June 2020, a working group made up of staff at the Reform, Conservative and Reconstructionist movements collaborated, with major support from the Secure Community Network, on putting together a “Guide to the Considerations about Re-Opening Synagogue Buildings.” The document offers synagogues some guidance and suggested methodical steps for decision-making and implementation of re-opening plans.
https://archive.reconstructingjudaism.org/article/reopening-synagogue-buildings-guide
Posted on: 2020/06/30 - 4:29pm
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COVID-19 Email to Leadership
Dear Congregational Rabbis, Cantors, Presidents, Executive Directors, and Educators,
During this time of deep concern about the coronavirus, we have been in communication with many lay leaders, staff, and rabbis serving our affiliates. In this message, we’d like to share some information about what we’re doing to try to be helpful to the leaders of our communities.
https://archive.reconstructingjudaism.org/article/resources-your-community-time
Posted on: 2020/03/16 - 10:08am
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Newsletter Archive: Reconstructing Judaism Today
On this page, you can find archives of past Reconstructionist email newletters.
Reconstructing Judaism Today
The monthly newsletter of the central organization of the Reconstructionist movement.
https://archive.reconstructingjudaism.org/newsletters
Posted on: 2017/08/03 - 12:02am
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Building the Jewish Future
My rabbinical career has been anything but planned. I would be a career counselor’s worst nightmare: the conventional ladder of professional advancement has never suited me. Instead, I’ve tried to think boldly about what the Jewish community needs, and have done my best to build institutions that could address those needs.
https://archive.reconstructingjudaism.org/article/building-jewish-future
Posted on: 2016/05/05 - 12:01pm
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Affiliate Programs and Services
Direct and Personal Staff Support
Affiliated congregations and havurot can draw on the expertise of the Reconstructionist movement, whether through staff and faculty of Reconstructing Judaism or networks of our congregational leaders. We can advise on everything from curriculum development to organizational issues such as leadership training, marketing, and growth. Congregational leaders should contact Vice President for Thriving Communities Tresa Grauer at tgrauer@rrc.edu or 215.576.0800, ext. 144 to discuss their questions.
https://archive.reconstructingjudaism.org/article/programs-and-services-affiliates
Posted on: 2016/04/07 - 12:25pm
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How Your Community Can Help Immigrants, Refugees and Asylum Seekers
What are concrete ways that Reconstructionist affiliates can get involved with the immigration issue? How can communities aid immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers?
Posted on: 2019/07/15 - 11:52am
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Plenum
What Is the Plenum?
The plenum of the Reconstructionist movement is a group of representatives from each affiliated congregation and havurah who discuss and share the issues of the day, both internal movement discussions and thoughts on the movement’s relationship to the world. In order to foster that kind of discussion, the goal is to create a stable group, where representatives stay engaged with the plenum for a couple of years or more.
https://archive.reconstructingjudaism.org/article/plenum-purpose-and-membership
Posted on: 2016/12/07 - 2:47pm
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Affil. benefits for Children
Camp Havaya
Camp Havaya (formerly known as Camp JRF) is a joyful and welcoming Jewish youth community that transforms lives. This top-rated summer camp provides a fun, creative and inclusive Reconstructionist community for young people ages 7 to17.
https://archive.reconstructingjudaism.org/article/affiliation-benefits-children
Posted on: 2016/04/07 - 12:22pm
