What are the best Reconstructionist synagogues in the US?
What are the best Reconstructionist synagogues in the US?
Reconstructionist Synagogue of the North Shore — Plandome, NY Temple Israel — Duluth, MN Central Synagogue-Beth Emeth — Rockville Centre, NY Mayim Rabim Congregation – Minneapolis, MN West End Synagogue — New York, NY
What is Reconstructionist Judaism?
Reconstructionist Judaism (Hebrew: יהדות רקונסטרוקציוניסטית, romanized: yahadút rekonstruktsyonistit or יהדות מתחדשת yahadút mitkhadéshet) is a modern Jewish movement that views Judaism as a progressively evolving civilization and is based on the conceptions developed by Mordecai Kaplan (1881–1983).
What is the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College?
By the fall of 1968, the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College was opened in Philadelphia. Along with the establishment of the college, the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association formed, which gave rabbis a strong network in the religious leadership of Reconstructionism.
What is the difference between Halakha and reconstructionism?
Unlike classical Reform Judaism, Reconstructionism holds that a person’s default position should be to incorporate Jewish laws and tradition into their lives, unless they have a specific reason to do otherwise. However some Reconstructionists believe that halakha is neither normative, nor binding, but are general guidelines.
What is West End Synagogue?
West End Synagogue is a diverse group of individuals and families committed to exploring… Our innovative, “whole family” approach to Jewish education, Jewish Family Life and… West End Synagogue is committed to universal adult study of Jewish sources, history and…
How can I contact Joan Erber at Westend synagogue?
Please contact Joan Erber at 212-579-0777 ext220 or , [email protected] for more details We are doing our part to help save lives by “flattening the curve” and slowing the spread of disease, by closing our doors physically at this time.
