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- 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: Creativity And Jewish Arts
By Rabbi Elizabeth Bolton, Rabbi Rachel Gartner, Rabbi Shawn Zevit
Rabbi Elizabeth Bolton and Rachel Gartner discuss how we balance tradition and innovation. What approaches to creative expression can Reconstructionism offer and what is the place of art in individual and communal spiritual life? An episode of Heart, Mind and Spirit, the first regularly scheduled Reconstructionist radio show in the history of the movement.
- Audio Interview: Jewish Family Life
By Rabbi Jeffrey Schein, Rabbi Shawn Zevit
Rabbi Jeffrey Schein explores the principles and meaningful experiences that make for a rich Jewish family life and how Reconstructionist approaches can help create a positive Jewish learning environment at home. An episode of Heart, Mind and Spirit, the first regularly scheduled Reconstructionist radio show in the history of the movement.
- Audio Interview: Kashrut
By Rabbi Fred Scherlinder Dobb, Rabbi Richard Hirsh, Rabbi Shawn Zevit
Rabbis Fred Dobb and Richard Hirsh look at the development of the philosophy and practice of kashrut from Biblical times to the present and what a Reconstructionist approach to kashrut can mean for us today. An episode of Heart, Mind and Spirit, the first regularly scheduled Reconstructionist radio show in the history of the movement.
- Audio Interview: Passover: The Seder
By Rabbi Richard Hirsh, Rabbi Joy Levitt, Rabbi Shawn Zevit
An overview of the structure, development and religious meanings of the haggadah and the Passover seder with Rabbis Joy Levitt and Richard Hirsh. Includes a special behind-the-scenes look at the new Reconstructionist Haggadah A Night of Questions and accompanying music CD. An episode of Heart, Mind and Spirit, the first regularly scheduled Reconstructionist radio show in the history of the movement.
- Audio Interview: Rosh Hashana
By Rabbi Richard Hirsh, Rabbi Shawn Zevit
Join Rabbis Hirsh and Zevit in a rich and meaningful dialogue about one of the most powerful and widely celebrated times of the Jewish Year Cycle. How did the idea and timing of a Jewish New Year evolve? What are the key practices and structures that express the central ideas of this High Holy Day? What are particular Reconstructionist approaches? An episode of Heart, Mind and Spirit, the first regularly scheduled Reconstructionist radio show in the history of the movement.
- Audio Interview: Shavuot
By Rabbi Shai Gluskin, Rabbi Linda Potemken, Rabbi Shawn Zevit
Rabbi Shai Gluskin and Rabbi Linda Potemken explore the history and meaning of the Jewish spring festival, the counting of the Omer, and the time of "receiving of the Torah". An episode of Heart, Mind and Spirit, the first regularly scheduled Reconstructionist radio show in the history of the movement.
- Audio Interview: Sukkot
By Rabbi Vivian Schirn, Rabbi Shawn Zevit
Rabbi Vivian Schirn discusses the origins, development and practices of the fall Festival of Booths, with attention to home and synagogue celebration in this episode of Heart, Mind and Spirit, the first regularly scheduled Reconstructionist radio show in the history of the movement.
- Class Activity: Make Your Own Haggadah And Seder Plate!
By Rabbi Amy Klein
Encourages kids to get creative and make their own guide to the Passover seder.
- Class Activity: Purim Customs Around The World
By Rabbi Amy Klein
Explains some unusual Purim customs from around the world and asks children to compare and contrast these customs to their own.
- How to: Preparing For A Rabbinic Sabbatical From The Perspective Of The Congregational Leadership
By Rabbi Fredi Cooper
A document to help Reconstructionist communities prepare for a rabbinic sabbatical as a time of growth for their rabbi and for their community. Relates to the biblical agricultural sabbatical and includes an outline of questions to shape planning.
- Lesson Plan: Oneg Shabbat - Delighting in Shabbat, A Lesson for Use with Siddur Kol Hano'ar
By Nicole Wilson-Spiro
This lesson helps acquaint children and adults with the idea and practice of Shabbat.
- Music: Lecha Dodi
By Elaine Moise
Setting of Lecha Dodi
- Music: Light and Dark
By Rabbi Elizabeth Bolton, Rabbi Margot L. Stein
Words and sheet music for three-part vocal harmony for a Hanukah song about differences between dark and light, good and evil. Music and Lyrics by Margot L. Stein. Arrangement by Elizabeth Bolton.
- Poem: Rhyming Introductions For Megillat Esther Chapters
By Rabbi Laurie Zimmerman
A fun rhyming summary to introduce each chapter of the Book of Esther written for Purim 5765 at Congregation Shaarei Shamayim in Madison, Wisconsin.
- Program Description: Communal Mishlo'ach Manot
By Rabbi Shai Gluskin, Betsy Teutsch
Minyan Dorshei Derekh in Philadelphia has taken a innovative approach to this Purim tradition by making communal mishlo'ach manot packages for each megillah reading attendee. Community members donate time, money and stuff to create the gift baskets and most of the money goes to tzedakah.
- Recipe: Multicultural Haroset Recipes
By Rabbi Amy Klein
Three haroset recipes from Ashkenazic, Morrocan and Egyptian traditions.
- Ritual: One for Each Night: A Hanukkah Study Guide for a Brighter Future
By Congregation Bet Haverim, Atlanta, GA
This award winning Hanukkah home guide includes a nightly ritual of replacing a light bulb in your house with an energy efficient CFL bulb, short teachings about the importance of saving energy, a light bulb joke, and a blessing. A great way of giving focus to Hanukkah at home.
- Ritual: Three Alternative Versions Of The Prayer For The State Of Israel
By Rabbi Amy Klein
The traditional Prayer for the State of Israel troubles many people with its messianic references. Here are three alternatives from JRF, the Israel Movement for Progressive Judaism and the Shtibl Minyan of Los Angeles.
- RT Article: The JRF Liturgy Project Finds Its Voice
By Phyllis Angel Greenberg
Phyllis Angel Greenberg chronicles Rabbi Elizabeth Bolton's journey through Reconstructionism and her emphasis on music as "the medium through which we convey the liturgy."
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