UPDATE: RENA is instituting dues and is instituting a more formal membership process. Download the new membership form.

RENA, The Reconstructionist Educators of North America, is a professional group for people leading schools in Reconstructionist congregations.

RENA in Hebrew means both "spirited song" and also "shout." As Reconstructionist Educators of North America, we have come together to share the joy we find in Jewish educational leadership. But we're also here to speak up to help our voices be heard for Jewish education.

Who Is Eligible for RENA membership?

• Someone functioning in the role of Director of Education in a Reconstructionist synagogue. This includes non-paid staff members who serve as Director of Education, or Assistant Directors, who have similar job descriptions as a director. It does not include lay leaders.
• Directors of Jewish Early Childhood programs in Reconstructionist synagogues.
• Reconstructionist Education Directors, not currently working in a Reconstructionist setting, but who formerly were, and are now functioning in the role of Education Director.
• RRC Graduates who don’t work in Reconstructionist settings, but function as Education Directors.