Reconstructionism Today

Featured: Yom Ha'herut: Celebrating Our American Redemption

Rabbi Seth Goldstein proposes a new holiday to celebrate Judaism's "American redemption." A celebration for all American-Jews, such a holiday would be especially significant for the Reconstructionist movement. After all, "what is Reconstructionism but Judaism of the Jewish people, by the Jewish people and for the Jewish people?"

Topics: Jewish Life, Reconstructionism Today, Jewish Community

Type: RT Article

Featured: On Eagle's Wings—A Rabbi Confronts her Cancer Diagnosis During the High Holidays

A rabbi confronts cancer during the High Holy Days

Topics: Reconstructionism Today, Holidays, Holy Days and Rituals

Type: RT Article

Featured: Exodus in Our Time

Sheri Linder's re-figuring of the Exodus from Egypt is for children, "especially for those who will begin their journeys soon."

Topics: Reconstructionism Today, Holy Days and Rituals, Pesach

Type: RT Article

Featured: An Adult Bat Mitzvah Journey

Growing up in another generation did not always afford women the passage of becoming a bat mitzvah. In her article, Sandra Rubenstein recounts her journey to become a bat mitzvah at Kehillat Israel in Pacific Palisades, CA.

Topics: Reconstructionism Today, Bat/Bar Mitzvah

Type: RT Article

Defending Love, Defending Marriage

The contemporary battle over same-sex marriage

Topics: Reconstructionism Today, Gay/Lesbian Issues

Type: RT Article

Becoming a Reconstructionist Affiliate

Since 2001, Temple Beth Hatfiloh of Olympia, WA has been affiliated with the Reconstructionist Movement. This article chronicles their process and also the reasons for why their congregation overwhelmingly chose to join. This article is a great resource for prospective affiliates.

Topics: Congregational Development, Reconstructionism Today, Affiliation Process, Membership, Congregational and Organizational Life

Type: RT Article