Reconstructing Judaism and The Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association have joined with a broad coalition of organizations representing mainstream American Jewry to make clear: our community's real concerns about antisemitism should not be used to undermine democratic norms and institutions.   More

As we approach the holiday of Purim, the world indeed does feel like it is turned upside down. This year it is not just topsy-turvy in our Purim spiels but in real life, as Barbara pointed out in her message this week. We, as Jewish leaders, are holding a lot right now...   More

On this day after Donald Trump's second inauguration, we write you with heavy hearts and unwavering solidarity. We know it is a very challenging time to be a moral leader and want to reassure you that the RRA is here to support you as we all move through the uncharted territory that lies ahead.   More

Rabbi Elyse Wechterman, CEO of the RRA, writes about antisemitism and Islamophobia and her recent panel discussion with the Shoulder-to-Shoulder Campaign, a multi-faith coalition of religious denominations committed to ending anti-Muslim hatred, discrimination and violence in the United States...   More

Rabbi Greg Hersh regarding prisions in Massachusetts.   More

Rabbi Ora Nitkin-Kaner on how to 'combat the profound isolation' of fears about climate change.   More