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Peace – Shalom

“Peace does not look like a dove / or a palm branch in the Old City…” 
  • by Rabbi Sonja K. Pilz, PhD
Israel, peace
A white dove flying among trees with yellow leaves in the background.

In An Act of Teshuvah

“I raise my voice In the song of prayer…”
  • by Tiferet Welch
teshuvah
Red flowers blooming in a sunlit garden with a warm, golden light in the background.

Family Portrait

” The painting is for grandparents, miles away, / who long for them…”
  • by Cathleen Cohen
family, grandparents
A watercolor painting of three smiling children sitting on autumn leaves near a lake.

L’Dor V’Dor

“How do we know what will outlive us? / We all want to be remembered our lives to count for something…”
  • by Sara Stock Mayo
ancestors, family, grief, mortality, stories
A starry night sky with a cosmic blend of blue and purple nebulae.

The Light Which Doesn’t Fade

“Each night is a small miracle unto itself…”
  • by SuzieB
antisemitism, candles, God, hanukkah, Israel, miracle, peace
A menorah with six lit candles and detailed glass holders.

Dinah’s Voice

“Your story is not over; your life is larger than this. / We’re listening.”
hostages, Israel, Jewish women, justice, women's rights
three women embracing, shot from behind, two holding sprigs of babys breath

In Preparation

  • by Tiferet Welch
God
People holding lit candles at a nighttime vigil or gathering.

HaMakom: Vayeitzei

“Feeling the stone rolling off the well, / I welcome / This new day.”
  • by Tiferet Welch
holiness, home
Sunrise over a serene lake surrounded by forested mountains and soft clouds.

Another School Shooting

“bullets have shattered / the land of make believe…”
  • by Sara Stock Mayo
gun violence
Close-up of a single dandelion seed head against a blurred background.

Glad Tidings (Hanukkah, 1954)

“You said I should always feel proud—/Why wouldn’t I let my best friend know?”
  • by Alan Walowitz
childhood, hanukkah, Jewish identity
Two potato pancakes garnished with dill on a plate, served with a side of cottage cheese.

The Reconstructionist Network

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Training the next generation of groundbreaking rabbis

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Modeling respectful conversations on pressing Jewish issues

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Curating original, Jewish rituals, and convening Jewish creatives

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Havaya Summer Programs

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Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association

Professional association of Reconstructionist rabbis

Placement Office

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Professional group for people leading schools in Reconstructionist congregations

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The Reconstructionist Network

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A blank white image with no visible elements or details.

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