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A Prayer for the Unjustly Hated

“Cosmic Companion and Champion of the Stranger, remind those who await redemption of their infinite worth…”
  • by Rabbi Maurice Harris
compassion, dignity, immigrants, immigration, migrants, prayer, social justice
A worried man and two children in wet clothing sit by a lakeshore, looking into the distance.

Prayer for the Millions Facing a SNAP Hunger Crisis

A powerful prayer addressing food insecurity and the SNAP crisis in America.
  • by Rabbi Michael Rothbaum
food insecurity, hunger, shutdown, SNAP, social action, social justice
Person serving stew onto a white plate with a ladle at a buffet or soup kitchen.

Light Candles Now

“Create new homes / And save the old ones. / Light candles, Now.”
  • by Trisha Arlin
candles, environment, gun safety, hanukkah, immigration, peace, social justice
Close-up of a row of lit oil candles with glowing flames against a dark background.

A Prayer For Librarians

“Because the first thing dictators do / Is ban books, history, music, science, art and journalism…”
  • by Trisha Arlin
books, librarians, library, social action, social justice
Old library interior with tall bookshelves, wooden railings, and a large arched window at the far end.

Unetanah Tokef: Confronting Collective Grief

  • by Dani Rader
Gaza, Israel, social justice, Unetanah Tokef, yom kippur
A row of tall, slender trees stands on a green, hilly landscape with dense vegetation.

The Call for Revolutionary Reimagining

  This July 4th haftarah/prophetic chant is an opportunity to engage with and re-imagine some of our country’s iconic texts on freedom and independence.
  • by Kohenet Shoshana Bricklin
Declaration of Independence, Emma Lazarus, independence day, July 4, Kohenet, liberty, social justice, Statue of Liberty, US Constitution
Close-up of the Statue of Liberty’s face and torch arm against a clear blue sky.

Disruptive Light

“…marching in beautiful displays of disruptive light…”
  • by Tenisha Ricoy (She/Her)
independence day, July 4, protest, social justice
A large crowd gathers outdoors holding colorful protest signs in a city surrounded by trees and tall buildings.

A New DAYENU for 2025/5785: A Social Justice Rallying Cry!

This new version of dayenu is a protest reading about current political turmoil.
  • by Laura Hegfield
Dayenu, passover, social justice
Crowd of protestors holding various signs, including one prominently displaying the word NO!.

A Prelude to the Aleinu – It Is Upon Us

This new text is a collective recitation of the commitments of the Reconstructionist Reparations Resolution.
  • by the Reconstructing Judaism's Tikkun Olam Commission for Reparations Shabbat Weekend 5785
Reparations, social justice, tikkun olam
A golden balance scale outdoors with sunlight, surrounded by greenery and butterflies.

A Prayer for Complicated Times

“We will hold on to goodness/ We will hold on to each other…”
  • by Reuben Haller
compassion, resilience, social justice, wisdom
a person with grey hair

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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