Tag: Reconstructionist Rabbinical College

The Reconstructionist Rabbinical College's recent ordination ceremony highlighted divisions within the movement regarding Israel, as tensions surrounding Israel's actions, particularly in Gaza, have led to internal struggles.
The Reconstructionist Rabbinical College has seen a significant number of students expressing anti-Zionist views, causing distress and departure for some students who felt isolated and silenced in expressing support for Israel.
At The New School, a campus rabbi, Louisa Solomon, stands out as an anti-Zionist figure supporting students in pro-Palestinian activism, leading traditional Jewish events with a politically charged twist.
A paradigm shift is occurring in Jewish religious denominations, leading to the rise of unaffiliated synagogues.
Rabbi Darby J. Leigh, a deaf rabbi, has worked to create an inclusive and open community at Congregation Kerem Shalom in Concord, Massachusetts.
In response to the divisive political climate post-Trump's election, Rabbi Andrea Weiss initiated the Values and Voices project, engaging scholars of various religious traditions, including Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Sikh, Hindu, Native American, and Buddhist, to write scriptural letters to the Trump administration and Congress.
Rabbi Shalom Noah Berezovsky, also known as The Slonimer, has achieved significant popularity and deep affection among readers for his Hasidic work, Netivot Shalom, which is widely taught in Orthodox and even non-Orthodox settings.
A rabbi recounts the challenges faced when announcing her engagement to another rabbi, navigating family reactions, including her grandmother's refusal to accept her same-sex marriage.