Reconstructionist Judaism

The Value and Meaning of Denominational Judaism

Reacting to the brief essays on the personal meaning of spirituality in the same issue of RT, Carl Sheingold meditates on the implication and role of denominational movements in contemporary Jewish life.

Topics: Jewish Life, Reconstructionism Today, Jewish Thought, Spirituality, Reconstructionist History, Philosophy and Theology, Reconstructionist Judaism

Type: RT Article

"What Is Reconstructionism, Anyway?" (Part 2)

To the question, "What is Reconstructionism, Anyway?" Jeanne Saletan gives an "elevator answer" and Patrick Schlup offers a poem.

Topics: Reconstructionism Today, Reconstructionist History, Philosophy and Theology, Reconstructionist Judaism

Type: RT Article

Kol Haneshamah Hebrew in Davka Format

This .zip file contains four documents with the Hebrew text of the services found in the Kol Haneshamah: Shabbat Vehagim prayer book.

Note: you must have Davka installed on your computer to view these documents.

Topics: Education, Teaching Liturgy, Ritual Life and Music, Reconstructionist Judaism

Type: Other

Scenes from the 40th Reconstructionist Convention

This article provides a great glimpse into the 40th JRF Convention, "Learning for Life," in Portland, Oregon. Originally printed in Reconstructionism Today Winter 2004/2005 Volume 12, Number 2.

Topics: Reconstructionism Today, Congregational and Organizational Life, Reconstructionist History, Philosophy and Theology, Reconstructionist Judaism

Type: RT Article

"What Is Reconstructionism, Anyway?"

Short article by Rabbi Richard Hirsh which gives a brief description of Reconstructionism.

Topics: Reconstructionism Today, Reconstructionist History, Philosophy and Theology, Reconstructionist Judaism

Type: RT Article

Remembering Bill Mehlman, Reconstructionist Pioneer

A loving memorial to the accomplishments of Bill Mehlman, who was always there for the Reconstructionist Movement and its individuals.

Topics: Reconstructionism Today, Reconstructionist History, Philosophy and Theology, Reconstructionist Judaism

Type: RT Article

Being a Politically Conservative Reconstructionist

It's not an oxymoron

Topics: Jewish Life, Reconstructionism Today, Jewish Thought, Holy Days and Rituals, Reconstructionist History, Philosophy and Theology, Reconstructionist Judaism

Type: RT Article

Rabbi Mordecai Kaplan as an American Thinker

Influences that helped shape Reconstructionism

Topics: Reconstructionism Today, Reconstructionist History, Philosophy and Theology, Reconstructionist Judaism

Type: RT Article

The Evolving Face of Reconstructionism

Reflections on Mordecai Kaplan's "Second Century"

Topics: Reconstructionism Today, Reconstructionist History, Philosophy and Theology, Reconstructionist Judaism

Type: RT Article

Is Reconstructionist Judaism For You?

This introduction to Reconstructionist Judaism explores the philosophy, theology, values, practice and organization of the movement.

Topics: Education, Jewish Life, Teaching Reconstructionism, Jewish Practice, Jewish Thought, Jewish Community, Reconstructionist History, Philosophy and Theology, Religious Values, Reconstructionist Judaism

Type: Article

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