Rabbi Nina Mandel

Nina H. Mandel serves as rabbi at Congregation Beth El in Sunbury, Pa., and the director of Jewish Life at Susquehanna University. At SU, she has been an adjunct lecturer in the Department of Religious Studies, and in Jewish and Israel Studies, as well as other areas. She writes about matters of Jewish life and practice, as well as ethical and topical issues, and pursues her spiritual practice of baking and tending animals. “You open your hand and the needs of all are satisfied” (Psalm 145:16).

Essays

The Reconstructionist Network

Serving as central organization of the Reconstructionist movement

Training the next generation of groundbreaking rabbis

Modeling respectful conversations on pressing Jewish issues

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

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