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The Year Since October 7

A Septet of Diverse Reflections. Review multiple perspectives from rabbis Amy Klein, Nancy Fuchs Kreimer, Nina Mandel, Vivie Mayer, Haviva Ner-David and David Teutsch, and Professor Joel Hecker.

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The Light That Has the Capacity to Hold Us All

What is the prayer that penetrates the body and mind to awaken to the Power that makes for Connection?
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  • September 29, 2024
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Impinged Grief: Justifying Our Feelings About Oct. 7

I feel chastised for even considering expressing my grief experience.
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  • September 29, 2024
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Remembering Oct. 7th, and 8th, and 9th …

Everyone in Palestine or Israel has been touched by the anguish of the war.
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  • September 29, 2024
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Skin in the Game

My visit was spurred by the desire to join with my brothers and sisters — the Jewish people — out of concern for our homeland.
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  • September 29, 2024
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A Year of Death: We Are Not Free to Desist From the Work

If we are unable to build a joint peaceful future, I see no future for this country.
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  • September 29, 2024
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One Year Later

If Netanyahu’s plan is pursued, Israel will never be free of destabilizing factors.
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  • September 29, 2024
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We Are Disappearing Into Ourselves

In the face of death, silence is often best.
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  • September 29, 2024
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The Year Since October 7

Reflections on the year since October 7.
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  • September 27, 2024
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The Reconstructionist Network

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