Rabbi Kevin Bernstein

Rabbi Kevin Bernstein, DVM, began a veterinary career in a small clinical practice for animals, followed by 12 years as a research veterinarian, including six years in Israel as a citizen, becoming both a diplomate of the American College of Poultry Veterinarians and an אישור תואר מומחה (certified expert) in poultry medicine. Following graduation from the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College in 2007, he has served as director of education in synagogues, school rabbi and teacher in day schools, and as a mohel in the Greater Philadelphia area. His mohel practice has been hallmarked by the inclusion of both interfaith, and gay and lesbian parents and converts, and more recently, has been deeply enriched in assisting transitioning individuals to engage in conversion-related rituals.

Essays

The Reconstructionist Network

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Serving as central organization of the Reconstructionist movement

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Training the next generation of groundbreaking rabbis

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Modeling respectful conversations on pressing Jewish issues

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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

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The Reconstructionist Network

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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