I’m extremely proud to announce that all three arms of the Reconstructionist movement have released a joint statement condemning the recent passage of gay marriage bans across the country. Read all about it in this JTA article. It was particularly gratifying to read this acknowledgment in the piece:
The Reconstructionist movement, the smallest of American Jewish [...]
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Recons Slam Gay Marriage Ban
Posted in Civil Rights, Current Events, GLBT Issues, Reconstructionism, Religion on November 19, 2008 | 9 Comments »
Our Newest Rabbis
Posted in Judaism, Reconstructionism, Religion, tagged Add new tag on June 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I had the huge pleasure of attending the graduation ceremony of the Reconstructionist Rabbincal College in Philadelphia this past Sunday, where fifteen new rabbis and one cantor received their ordination. It was a particularly kvell-worthy moment for JRC, as two of the new rabbinic graduates came from our congregation. That me above (right) and JRC’s [...]
Coming Home: A Sermon for Yom Kippur
Posted in High Holidays, Judaism, Reconstructionism, Religion, Sermons, Shavuot, Spirituality on October 1, 2007 | 1 Comment »
For those interested in an aftertaste of the High Holidays, here’s a short excerpt from my Yom Kippur sermon:
As for me, I’ve always felt it is far too early to write the epitaph for synagogues just yet. I do believe in congregations. I do believe that congregations are still places where great and important and [...]
My Nalgene Vow
Posted in Environmentalism, Judaism, Reconstructionism, Religion, Water on July 18, 2007 | 6 Comments »
Spent last week serving on the faculty of Camp JRF, the Reconstructionist movement’s wonderful summer camp. Much to say about this very special place: the beautiful Poconos location, the devoted, multi-talented staff, the rich spiritual/educational program that pervades throughout. As a Jewish summer camper from way back myself, I am especially impressed at how devoted [...]
A Leader for a Multifaith World
Posted in Interfaith, Reconstructionism, Religion, Spirituality on July 10, 2007 | 2 Comments »
Latest on my lists of blogs you must add to your roll is “Leadership for a Multifaith World,” edited by Rabbi Nancy Fuchs Kreimer, Director of the Religious Studies Department at the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College. This important new blog was created through a Luce Foundation Grant to help the RRC develop effective new models for training rabbinical students to [...]
