Matthew Boxer

Matthew Boxer is an assistant research professor at the Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies and Steinhardt Social Research Institute at Brandeis University, where he taught in the Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program for 10 years. His research varies widely and includes the socio-demography and social psychology of the American Jewish community, altruistic behavior, Israel/Zionism, Jewish education and antisemitism. He has been a fellow of the Anti-Defamation League’s Center for Antisemitism Research and serves on the national advisory board of the Center for Small Town Jewish Life at Colby College. In 2023, Matt received a Distinguished Early Career Award from the Association for the Social Scientific Study of Jewry.

Essays

The Reconstructionist Network

A completely white, blank image.

Serving as central organization of the Reconstructionist movement

A blank white square image.

Training the next generation of groundbreaking rabbis

A plain white image with no visible elements or details.

Modeling respectful conversations on pressing Jewish issues

A pure white, blank image with no distinguishable features or content.

Curating original, Jewish rituals, and convening Jewish creatives

Read & Rite

One-stop shop for progressive Jewish books and ritual objects

Havaya Summer Programs

Overnight summer camp and teen Israel experience

Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association

Professional association of Reconstructionist rabbis

Placement Office

Placement resources for rabbis and congregations

Reconstructionist Educators of North America

Professional group for people leading schools in Reconstructionist congregations

Close-up of olive branches with green olives, sunlight filtering through the leaves creating a warm, golden glow.

Get the latest from Evolve delivered to your inbox.

The Reconstructionist Network

A blank white square with no visible content.
A pure white, blank image with no distinguishable features or content.
A blank white square image.

Read & Rite

One-stop shop for progressive Jewish books and ritual objects

Placement Office

Placement resources for rabbis and congregations

Havaya Summer Programs

Overnight summer camp and teen Israel experience

Reconstructionist Educators of North America

Professional group for people leading schools in Reconstructionist congregations

Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association

Professional association of Reconstructionist rabbis