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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

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 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

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Featured: Haggadat Ha'atzmaut

Topics: Ritual Life and Music, Israel: Culture, Jewish Life, Holiday Resources, Holy Days and Rituals

December 18, 2015

Hanukkah at the White House

The White House Hanukkah parties have become a who’s who of American Jewish leaders and activists. Guess which movement was well represented at the festivities? MORE

October 16, 2015

Shabbat of Solidarity

The Reconstructionist movement joins Reform, Conservative and Orthodox movements in a Shabbat of Solidarity for Israel. MORE

Featured: Fighting for a Good Name

With few transgender role models, Rabbi Jacob Lieberman, ’15, faced harassment and bullying almost entirely alone growing up. As an adult, he found acceptance within the Reconstructionist community and from himself. In this d’var torah, Rabbi Lieberman shares how Jewish resources can help comfort those who struggle to find acceptance and wholeness. Watch the video.

Topics: Podcasts and Video

July 20, 2015

RRC’s 2015 Annual Report Recognized by Wharton Israel Conference

RRC’s innovative Annual Report is featured on the Wharton Israel Conference website. MORE

July 17, 2015

RRC Welcomes New Director of the Reconstructionist Learning Network

RRC/Jewish Reconstructionist Communities is thrilled to announce the appointment of Cyd Weissman to lead new Jewish learning initiatives within the College and Reconstructionist communities. MORE

June 23, 2015

Building an Interfaith Community in Atlanta

Rabbi Malka Packer, ’14, leads new InterfaithFamily program in Atlanta. MORE

June 15, 2015

One of a Dozen in the World: A Torah Written by a Female Scribe

Congregation Shaarei Shamayim becomes one of only a handful of congregations in the world to own a Torah written by a woman. MORE

June 11, 2015

A Pioneering Female Orthodox Leader

In an event co-sponsored by RRC, Devorah Evron spoke to a crowd at Society Hill Synagogue about her work in the Israeli Jewish Renaissance and her life as an Orthodox leader, feminist and scholar. MORE

June 5, 2015

Reconstructing the Annual Report

Our annual report is making a big splash, including a feature in Forward. MORE

May 28, 2015

Breaking the Rabbi Mold

RRC student Sandra Lawson discusses her path to Judaism and what it’s like becoming a black and openly lesbian rabbi. MORE

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