Teaching Reconstructionism
Featured: FAQs on Reconstructionist Approaches to Jewish Ideas and Practices
This list offers Reconstructionist approaches to Jewish ideas and practices. Note: These were developed in the years before the restructuring of the Reconstructionist movement in June 2012.
Topics: Education, Jewish Practice, Jewish Thought, Reconstructionist Judaism, Teaching Reconstructionism Type: FAQ
Featured: Reconstructionism on One Foot
This two-page overview of Reconstructionist Judaism focuses on the three pillars of Judaism: Torah, prayer and ritual, and mitzvot (commandments).
Topics: Education, Teaching Reconstructionism Type: FAQ
Who is a Reconstructionist Jew?
This article outlines the ideology, philosophy and practice of Reconstructionist Jews as well as their relationship to the larger Jewish community.
What Would Kaplan Think?
Rabbi Richard Hirsh, RRC '81, discusses the reconstruction of Reconstructionism. This presentation is available in text and audio versions.
Topics: Education, Jewish Life, Jewish Practice, Jewish Thought, Reconstructionist Judaism, Spirituality, Teaching Reconstructionism Type: Speech
Why Reconstructionism Needs Theology
In 2006, Rabbi Nancy Fuchs-Kreimer, RRC '82, delivered this speech about Reconstructonist theology at the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association Convention in Deerfield Beech, FL.
Reconstructionist Education's FAQs
This list provides answers to the most frequently asked questions about Reconstructionist Judaism.
Introduction to Reconstructionist Education's FAQs
This introduction to Reconstructionist Education's frequently asked questions explains why a "cheat sheet" is necessary and provides guidance about how to discuss these and other questions with students of different ages.
Topics: Education, Teaching Reconstructionism Type: FAQ
A Discussion About Teaching Hanukkah: Miracle or Not?
These conversations from the listserv for Reconstructionist educators were prompted by a question from Toni Bloomberg Grossman about how to teach young children about Hanukkah. Many educators responded with their practical and ideological thoughts about how to teach Hanukkah.
Topics: Education, Hanukkah, Holidays, Jewish Life, Teaching Reconstructionism Type: Listserve Thread
Proposal for a Reconstructionist Day School
Rabbi Shira Stutman (RRC '07) conceived of this model for a Reconstructionist high school that she named Lab Yeshiva. She proposes block scheduling, integrated secular and Jewish studies, and service-learning to Jewishly educate students who are not well served by traditional college-prep academies.
Topics: Congregational Development, Curriculum Development, Education, School Administration, Special Education, Teaching Reconstructionism Type: Program Description
Is Reconstructionist Judaism For You?
This introduction to Reconstructionist Judaism explores the philosophy, theology, values, practice and organization of the movement.
