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March 29, 2017

Statement in Support of Transgender, Non-Binary Inclusion

All branches of the Reconstructionist movement have adapted resolutions affirming the full equality of transgender, non-binary and gender non-conforming individuals. MORE

March 23, 2017

Jewish Values and Journalistic Ethics

Rabbi David Teutsch, Ph.D., discusses the role of the free press in the Jewish community and American society, and what Jewish values can teach us about journalistic ethics. MORE

March 16, 2017

Nothing Neutral About It: Inspired by Reconstructionist Judaism in Switzerland

Paul Piwnicki, a Polish-born, German-raised scientist and Jew-by-choice, credits Reconstructionist thought with helping him develop a personal theology and practice. MORE

March 10, 2017

The First Syrian Refugee Family Sponsored by Dorshei Emet Arrived in Canada!

In the wake of the Syrian refugee crisis, Congregation Dorshei Emet in Montreal campaigned to sponsor four refugee families. We were happy to hear that the first of the four families arrived in Canada last month. MORE

March 10, 2017

Statement on the Israeli Knesset’s passage of the “Entry Bill”

The Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association (RRA) and RRC/Jewish Reconstructionist Communities (RRC/JRC) are strongly opposed to and deeply disappointed by the Israeli Knesset’s passage of the “Entry Bill.” MORE

March 3, 2017

The Cornerstone of a Better World

A powerful Reconstructionist message responding to recent acts of anti-Semitism, as well as inspiring examples of the “best of humanity.” MORE

February 21, 2017

Each of us can work to preserve dignity in the public square

[Our religious traditions] all believe in the importance of these values: speaking the truth, the sanctity of human life, and the obligation to treat every person with dignity. MORE

February 13, 2017

The First Reconstructionist Journey

In December, the Reconstructionist movement ran its first Birthright Israel trip. Participants have published essays about their experience in The Times of Israel and eJewishphilanthropy. MORE

February 9, 2017

Statement on Petach Tikvah Open Market Terrorist Attack

RRC/Jewish Reconstructionist Communities and the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association condemn today's terrorist attack in an open market in Petach Tikvah that wounded six people. MORE

February 8, 2017

Statement on Knesset Law that Retroactively Authorizes Settlement Outposts

The Reconstructionist movement opposes the Knesset's passage of the Regularization Bill. MORE

February 1, 2017

Reconstructionist Movement Statement on Supreme Court Nominee Judge Neil Gorsuch

The Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association and the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College/Jewish Reconstructionist Communities express grave concerns over the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the US Supreme Court to fill the seat left empty by the death of Justice Antonin Scalia almost one year ago. MORE

January 31, 2017

Statement on Terrorist Attack in Quebec

We at RRC/Jewish Reconstructionist Communities grieve for the victims of yesterday’s terrorist attack on worshipers at the Grande Mosquée de Québec. MORE

January 31, 2017

The First Reconstructionist Birthright Journey

Hannah Myers, a participant in the first Reconstructionist Birthright trip, reflects on her experiences. MORE

January 30, 2017

Op-Ed on Trump Executive Order and International Holocaust Remembrance Day

In an op-ed published in Ha'aretz, President Trump's failure to acknowledge Jewish Holocaust victims while banning entry of refugees spurs criticism. MORE

January 26, 2017

Reconstructionist Movement Statement on President Trump's Executive Order Concerning Refugees

We are dismayed as President Trump prepares to take action to close the doors to thousands of refugees seeking shelter and relief from the humanitarian crisis in which they find themselves. MORE

January 24, 2017

American Values, Religious Voices

Two RRC professors are part of an effort in which scholars of religion will, for the first 100 days of the new administration, be sending letters to the president, vice president, cabinet secretaries and members of the House and Senate. MORE

January 18, 2017

Spirit in Practice Reconstructionist Podcast Miniseries

Spirit in Practice, a new podcast miniseries, brings together emerging leaders with religious teachers of many faiths to explore social activism and spiritual practices. MORE

December 20, 2016

Reconstructionist Movement Statement on Proposed David Friedman Ambassadorship

The Reconstructionist movement's statement on President-Elect Trump’s plan to appoint David Friedman as the next U.S. Ambassador to Israel MORE

December 6, 2016

Rabbi Deborah Waxman Speaks to Faith Leaders on Solidarity

Rabbi Deborah Waxman made this statement to faith leaders during a 11/28/2016 call on "Faith and Solidarity during a time of White Supremacy." MORE

November 28, 2016

Standing in Solidarity with the Reform Movement in Israel

Our movement responds to recent vandalism of an Israeli Reform synagogue and death threats made against leaders of the Reform movement. MORE

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