Jewish Reconstructionist Federation

What has more than 800 legs, lots of singing and dancing, great Reconstructionist ruach (spirit), and comes every other year?

Why, the JRF Convention of course!

This year the JRF Convention will take place November 11-14 in Newport Beach, California. Registration is open, and space is filling fast! Reserve your spot today.

Check out this year's registration packages and fees

July 20, 2010

Dear Friends,

 Israeli Prime Minister Netenyahu has come out against bringing the Rotem conversion bill to the Knesset this session. While there is no absolute certainty the bill will not return in some form in the future, we wanted to express gratitude to all of you who sent e-mails, faxes, or made calls to lobby against this divisive bill. Working together with the Conservative and Reform movements, North American Federations, and as members of the World Union for Progressive Judaism, along with so many progressive Jewish organizations, we made our voices heard.

 For more information about JRF's statements and positions on Israel, please visit  http://jrf.org/israel/statement-and-resources.

On Conversion, Alienating Israel's Friends

PM says opposes conversion bill

Conversion bill debate heats up

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Renowned Constitutional Law Scholar Erwin Chemerinsky will be featured during Erev Shabbat (Friday night) services at this year’s JRF Convention. Named one of the "Top 20 Legal Thinkers" by Legal Affairs Magazine, Erwin Chemerinsky is widely held as an expert on American Constitutional law as well as a dynamic and thought-provoking speaker. Luckily for JRF, Mr. Chemerinsky is also a member of University Synagogue, the Reconstructionist congregation in Irvine, California.

Read more about Mr. Chemerinsky and watch a video of his talk on Judaism and the American Constitution

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