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- Article: Making Our Synagogues Vessels of Tikkun Olam
By Rabbi Mordechai Liebling
Rabbi Mordechai Liebling is the Torah of Money director at the Shefa Fund. This article is adapted from a talk at the Jewish Reconstructionist Federation Tikkun Olam Kallah March, 2003.
- Article: Perhaps You Belong In A Reconstructionist Community
By JRF
An overview of Reconstructionist philosophy and community life, plus testimonials from members of Reconstructionist congregations.
- Audio Interview: The "Kehillah Mekabelet" - Welcoming Congregation
By Roberta Israeloff, Rabbi Shawn Zevit
You will be inspired by this discussion with writer Roberta Israeloff, tracing her faith journey that lead her from alienation with the Judaism of her youth to find a Reconstructionist congregation to call her spiritual home and to fight for a policy there explicitly welcoming gay and lesbian Jews. An episode of Heart, Mind and Spirit, the first regularly scheduled Reconstructionist radio show in the history of the movement.
- Bibliography: Resources On Congregational Leadership And Governance
By Rabbi Shawn Zevit
An extensive list of books and articles about many aspects of effective institutional leadership and governance.
- FAQ: FAQ's on Reconstructionist Approaches to Jewish ideas and Practices
By JRF
Series of questions and answers giving Reconstructionist approaches to Jewish ideas and practices.
- Glossary: Governing Documents
By Rabbi Yohanna Kinberg, Rabbi Shawn Zevit
This document defines different kids of core documents that are important in congregational life: mission/vision statements, bylaws, minutes, guidelines and policies.
- How to: Planning For Change: Dollars And Sense
By Rabbi Yohanna Kinberg, Rabbi Shawn Zevit
A guide to thinking about and implementing long-term strategic planning in your congregation as a community building process.
- Manual: JRF Guide To The Process Of Affiliation
By Rabbi Shawn Zevit
Deciding to affiliate with a major Jewish movement may well be one of the most challenging, energizing and exciting processes your community undertakes. This document, a Brit Kehillah - Community Covenant, guides communities through a visioning process and outlines the rights and responsibilities of being a member of the Jewish Reconstructionist Federation.
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