Teaching Reconstructionism
Is Reconstructionist Judaism For You?
This introduction to Reconstructionist Judaism explores the philosophy, theology, values, practice and organization of the movement.
The Role of Obligation in Judaism
Reconstructionist Texts on Zionism
This is a compilation of Zionist writings by Theodore Herzl, A.D. Gordon, David Ben-Gurion, Mordecai Kaplan and Jack Cohen.
God—Through A Reconstructionist Lens
In this episode of the radio show Heart, Mind and Spirit, Rabbi Richard Hirsh, RRC '81, offers an-depth look at Reconstructionist theology, Kaplan's views of God and current views of how the Divine "Power that makes for Salvation" is expressed in our lives and communities.
Rosh Hashanah
Rabbis Erin Hirsh, RRC '00, and Shawn Zevit, RRC '98, engage in a dialogue about one of the most powerful and widely celebrated times of the Jewish year cycle. How did the Jewish New Year evolve? What are the key practices that express the central ideas of this High Holy Day? What are the Reconstructionist approaches? This is an episode of the radio program Heart, Mind and Spirit.
Israel and The Diaspora: A Reconstructionist Reconsideration of Zionism
Passover: The Holiday
Rabbis Jacob Staub, RRC '77, and Shawn Zevit, RRC '98, discuss the holiday of Passover: its origins, its status as the most celebrated Jewish festival, and its major themes (which are so rich for Reconstructionist interpretation. This is an episode of the radio program Heart, Mind and Spirit.
Reconstructionist Education
Rabbis Jeffrey Schein, RRC '77, and Linda Holtzman, RRC '79, examine the key components of an effective Reconstructionist education in an episode of the radio program Heart, Mind and Spirit.
Social Action (Tikkun Olam)
Rabbi Brian Walt, RRC '84, explores tikkun olam through Reconstructionist philosophy and communal values. This is an episode of the audio program Heart, Mind and Spirit.