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  1. Judaism without supernaturalism: The only alternative to orthodoxy and secularism by Mordecai Menahem Kaplan, 1967
  2. The reconstructionist viewpoint by Mordecai Menahem Kaplan, 1942
  3. RECONSTRUCTING JUDAISM: AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY. [Leading Reconstructionist; collaborat by Ira Eisenstein, 1986-01-01
  4. Toward a reconstruction of Judaism (Menorah pamphlets) by Mordecai Menahem Kaplan, 1927
  5. Beyond particularism: On ethical culture & the reconstructionists by Michael A Meyer, 1971
  6. A Night of Questions: A Passover Haggadah by Rabbi Joy Levitt, Rabbi Michael Strassfeld, 1999-01-01
  7. Creative Judaism by Ira Eisenstein, 1953
  8. Synagogues by Movement: Conservative Synagogues, Neolog Judaism Synagogues, Orthodox Synagogues, Reconstructionist Synagogues
  9. A Guide to Jewish Practice: Tzedaka by David A. Teutsch, 2005-11-05
  10. Basic values in Jewish religion by Mordecai Menahem Kaplan, 1957
  11. Mahzor LeYamim Nora'im: Prayerbook for the Days of Awe (Kol Haneshamah)Reconstructionist (Hebrew Edition) (English and Hebrew Edition)
  12. Shabbat Eve: Friday Night Prayerbook (Kol Haneshamah)

41. Chavurah B'Yachad: Utah's Reconstructionist Jewish Congregation
reconstructionist judaism has strong commitments to both tradition and to the search for contemporary meaning. Reconstructionism defines Judaism as the
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What is Chavurah B'Yachad? "We are people together. People seeking wisdom. People exploring tradition and the roots of Judaism. People struggling with the ordinary joys and hazards of being alive." Founded in 1986, Chavurah B'Yachad members had a vision of what a congregation could be: a participatory setting for the exploration of our Jewish roots and carrying forward of our traditions, a forum for intellectual and spiritual growth, an extended family to celebrate life cycle events. It is a vision that challenges us still. And as we steadily move to implement our vision, we find it deepening and evolving, drawing us ever more powerfully into a world where Judaism comes alive within the context of a creative and caring community. Chavurah B'Yachad allows for Jewish commitment, creativity, and spiritualitywhere each person is vital to our development and growth. Prospective members are welcome at all services and events for one year while exploring possible membership in the congregation. We meet regularly at the Jubillee Center, located at 309 East 100 South in Salt Lake City, and during the summer months we meet outdoors in beautiful City Creek Canyon.

42. Reconstructionist Judaism - Art History Online Reference And Guide
reconstructionist judaism Art History Online Reference and Guide.
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43. Judaism FAQs
As in Reform Judaism, reconstructionist judaism holds that personal autonomy (D) reconstructionist judaism is based on a democratic community where the
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var nEditorialCatId = 277; MSN Home My MSN Hotmail Shopping ... Money Web Search: document.write(' Groups Groups Home My Groups Language ... Help Judaism FAQs judaismfaqs@groups.msn.com What's New Join Now Message Board Pictures ... Tools Reconstructionist Judaism Introduction Theology Reconstructionist theology in some ways is a variant of the naturalism of John Dewey. Dewey's naturalism combined atheist beliefs with religious terminology in order to construct a religiously satisfying philosophy for those who had lost faith in traditional religion. Reconstructionism denies that God is either personal or supernatural. Rather, God is said to be the sum of all natural processes that allow man to become self-fulfilled. Kaplan wrote that "to believe in God means to take for granted that it is man's destiny to rise above the brute and to eliminate all forms of violence and exploitation from human society." Most Reconstructionist Jews reject traditional forms of theism, and instead define themselves as naturalists or humanists. These views have been criticized on the grounds that they are actually atheism, which has only been made palatable to Jews by rewriting the dictionary. Thus, a growing minority of Reconstructionists refused to accept Kaplan's theology, and instead affirm a theistic view of God. Examples include Rabbis Jacob Agus (1911-1986), Milton Steinberg (1903-1950), Arthur Green, and Edward Feld. These latter views of God are also well accepted in Conservative and Reform Judaism.

44. Jewish Denominations: Information From Answers.com
reconstructionist judaism. A small liberal Jewish movement, for the most part Unlike Conservative, Reform and reconstructionist judaism, the Union for
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and Judaism Jewish religion Etymology of "Jew" Who is a Jew? ... Judeo-Arabic Jewish denominations Orthodox Conservative Reform Reconstructionist ... Karaite Jewish political movements Zionism Labor General Revisionist ... "New" Jewish denominations Over time, the Jewish community has become divided into a number of religious denominations , also called "branches" or "movements". Each denomination has a different understanding of what principles of belief a Jew should hold, and how one should live as a Jew.
Denominations of Judaism
Traditionally, Judaism is not divided into religious traditions based on theological difference, although a wide array of communities have developed independently, distinguishable by their varying practices with respect to matters that are not considered central ideas within Judaism (see Maimonides ). Although there are numerous Jewish communities throughout the world, there are several that are large enough to be considered "predominant".

45. Hassafon - Rekonstruksjonistisk Jødedom Reconstructionist Judaism
In classical reconstructionist judaism, Halakhá is not considered to be absolutely Classical reconstructionist judaism differs from Classical Reform
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J¸dedommen blir i rekonstruksjonismen definert som «ein religi¸s sivilisasjonen i stadig utvikling». I denne j¸diske sivilisasjonen inng¥r gudstenester, musikk, litteratur, kunst, matlaging, sport og dei fleste andre kulturelle uttrykk. I klassisk rekonstruksjonistisk j¸dedom blir halakh¡ ikkje rekna som absolutt bindande, men det ¥ leva i tr¥d med halakh¡ blir rekna som tilr¥deleg og prisverdig.
Characteristic elements
Reconstructionism defines Judaism as “the evolving religious civilization of the Jewish people». In this civilisation, religious services, music, literature, art, cooking, sports and most other cultural expressions are included. In classical Reconstructionist Judaism, Halakh¡ is not considered to be absolutely binding, but living in accordance with Halakh¡ is viewed as commendable. Klassisk rekonstruksjonistisk j¸dedom skil seg ut fr¥ reformj¸dedom ved meir vektleggjing av det tradisjonelle ritualet og fr¥ konservativ j¸dedom ved ein meir konsekvent egalit¦r ideologi og ein teologi som er meir deistisk (Gud som «kosmisk kraft») enn teistisk (Gud som «person»).

46. - - Reconstructionist Judaism - Glossary For E-Lectures In Jewish Thought - -
reconstructionist judaism The Reconstructionist denomination of Judaism is an outgrowth of the thought and activities of rabbi Mordechai Kaplen
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E-Lectures Glossary
Reconstructionist Judaism
The Reconstructionist denomination of Judaism is an outgrowth of the thought and activities of rabbi Mordechai Kaplen. In 1922 Kaplen, who taught in the Conservative rabbinical school (the Jewish Theological Seminary), established a synagogue in New York where he tried to reconstruct Judaism in order to make it meaningful to American Jews of the twentieth century. Kaplen rejected the notion of the law being revealed at Mt. Sinai and that of the people of Israel as being chosen by God above all others. He saw 'Judaism as a civilization' – as he called his book published in 1934. Judaism, therefore, encompasses all aspects of life, but is not necessarily better than other civilizations.
"Kaplan saw no need to start a separate movement to achieve his goals. His goal was to create a unified American Judaism without denominational factionalism. However, it became clear to his followers that, if Kaplan's visions were to be realized, a separate movement was needed. In 1940, the Jewish Reconstructionist Foundation (JRF) was established to support the works that promoted the Reconstructionist program. In 1954, the SAJ joined with three other synagogues to form to Reconstructionist Federation of Congregations as the synagogue arm of the foundation. The organization grew at a gradual pace throughout the 1960s and 1970s under the leadership of Ira Eisenstein and Rabbi Ludwig Nadelmann. It then doubled in size in the 1980s under the direction of Rabbi David Teutsch.

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49. HaReshima: Reconstructionist Synagogues And Communities
is a Jewish Reconstructionist synagogue in Plantation, Florida. At the heart of reconstructionist judaism is the conviction that it is every generation s
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50. Judaism Today
In its philosophy, reconstructionist judaism differs from Conservative Judaism. In practice, however, reconstructionist judaism adheres closely to its
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Judaism Today
Judaism as it is found in the United States today is divided into four modern religious movements represented by synagogue membership. A small percentage of Jews identify with more or less extremist, rightwing, cult-like movements (such as Hasidism) which had their origins in eighteenth century Europe. A far larger percentage of Jews (nearing one-half, at any given time) identify themselves as Jewish though they belong to no movement—some of these do join synagogues from time to time, but others prefer to remain “secular” for ideological reasons. Mixed among both secular and synagogue-based Jews, there are others who center their Jewish identity on Zionism.
ZIONISM AND ZIONISTS
In the years just after World War II, Zionism (the desire to rebuild a Jewish national presence in the Promised Land) became a popular Jewish cause. Many Jews who had loose ties or no ties at all with religion became involved with the establishment of the State of Israel. Even today, many years after the successful founding of the State of Israel, there are Jews whose only real tie to Judaism is their belief in Zionism and their support for the State of Israel. They are joined by many Jews who are members of synagogues and support a modern Jewish religious movement, but who also find their prime identity as Jews in the Zionist cause. Broadly speaking, Zionists are proud that a small and struggling state made up mainly of Jews has created a modern democracy out of what were barren mountainsides, near deserts, and mosquito-breeding marshes. Zionists also point with pride at the ability of the Israelis to defend their land against the claims and armies of neighboring Arab nations.

51. B'nai Abraham - A Reconstructionist Congregation
reconstructionist judaism is a progressive, contemporary approach to Jewish life which reconstructionist judaism is respectful of traditional Jewish
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A The Reconstructionist Jewish Congregation in Bordentown New Jersey ABOUT RECONSTRUCTIONISM In 2000 Temple B'nai Abraham, founded in 1917 as a conservative unaffiliated congregation, carefully examined the question of affiliation and decided to join the youngest (and most rapidly growing) of the four streams of organized American Judaism: Reconstructionism. We've put some information about Reconstructionism on this page. To learn more, visit the web site of the Jewish Reconstructionist Federation www.jrf.org
What is a Reconstructionist?
As Reconstructionist Jews we are willing to question conventional answers and keep open minds. We are Jews who take the Jewish tradition seriously and live Jewish lives even though we might not believe in the divine, supernatural origin of the Torah. We believe that just as Jewish civilization has adapted to new circumstances throughout Jewish history, so must it adapt to modern North American society.
We Reconstructionists tend to conduct more intimate worship services in which everyone is involved. Being a Reconstructionist indicates active participation - the reconstruction of Jewish life and tradition to integrate it with the particular lifestyle that each of us chooses. As members of the Reconstructionist community we commit ourselves to ongoing study, focusing on mitzvah, social action and social equality.

52. Reconstructionist Judaism - Mordecai Kaplan - The Thirteen (13) Wants
We want Judaism to help us overcome temptation, doubt and discouragement. We want Judaism to imbue us with a sense of responsibility for the righteous use
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MORDECAI M. KAPLAN
The Thirteen Wants
A prayer composed by Mordecai Kaplan in 1926 for the dedication of the new headquarters of the Society for the Advancement of Judaism (SAJ), the following were included in the Sabbath prayerbook as "The Criteria of Jewish Loyalty." THE THIRTEEN WANTS
  • We want Judaism to help us overcome temptation, doubt and discouragement.
  • We want Judaism to imbue us with a sense of responsibility for the righteous use of the blessings wherewith God endows us.
  • We want the Jew so to be trusted that his yea will be taken as yea, and his nay as nay.
  • We want to learn how to utilize our leisure to best advantage, physically, intellectually, and spiritually.
  • We want the Jewish home to live up to its traditional standards of virtue and piety.
  • We want the Jewish upbringing of our children to further their moral and spiritual growth, and to enable them to accept with joy their heritage as Jews.
  • We want the synagogue to enable us to worship God in sincerity and in truth.
  • We want our religious traditions to be interpreted in terms of understandable experience and to be made relevant to our present-day needs.
  • We want to participate in the upbuilding of Eretz Yisrael as a means to the renaissance of the Jewish spirit.
  • 53. 1997-09-19: Jewish Pluralism
    Levin said because the county s only Reconstructionist Rabbi, Reform and reconstructionist judaism in and out of Israel, according to a news release
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    San Diego Jewish Press-Heritage. Sept.12.1997

    By Donald H. Harrison
    San Diego (special) Non-Orthodox Jewish movements in San Diego County are working together to combat what they believe is an unfair and discriminatory partnership between the government and the Orthodox movements in Israel. At the same time, they are seeking to repair the breach between themselves and the traditional Orthodox in San Diego County who refuse to sit with them in the San Diego Rabbinical Association and have declined other invitations for joint meetings. At an Israel Bonds event at which he and Conservative Rabbi Moshe Levin of Congregation Beth El were honored for promoting dialague between their respective branches of Judaism, Reform Rabbi Jonathan Stein of Congregation Beth Israel disclosed that Orthodox rebuffed efforts to expand the forum to a "trialogue." Orthodox Rabbi Jeff Wohlgelernter of Congregation Adat Yeshurun later verified that he had declined an invitation to participate with the two other rabbis, saying that a trialogue "is not my forum." Asked if he would participate with Conservative and Reform leaders in some other form of discussion, Wohlgelernter parried that would depend on exactly what was proposed. Wohlgelernter, leader of San Diego's Orthodox va'ad rabbonim , which supervises kosher establishments in San Diego and other matters of halacha (Jewish law), added in a telephone interview that he has some thoughts of his own on how a meeting among rabbis in San Diego to discuss Jewish unity could take place, but declined to elaborate, saying: "I think I should speak to the rabbis first."

    54. Reconstructionism
    reconstructionist judaism For those in search of faith you can believe in, reconstructionist judaism blends ancient tradition with contemporary thought
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    This is an essay explaining what Reconstructionists believe. It is a Reconstructionist approach to spirituality. Reconstructionist Judaism: Faith You Can Believe In by Rabbi Gary S. Fink Oseh Shalom Congregation Reconstructionist Judaism For those in search of faith you can believe in, Reconstructionism might be the answer. Reconstructionist Judaism blends ancient tradition with contemporary thought in exciting and compelling ways. It brings together the intellectual clarity of our modern world, the dynamic spirituality of our mystical tradition, and the wellspring of faith from our rabbinic heritage. Through its unique spirituality and through its calling, Reconstructionist Judaism gives us a meaningful way to look at the world, and pathways to guide and enrich our lives. Reconstructionist Judaism is a product of 4,000 years of human experience and spiritual development. It enhances the spirit but does not close the mind. It leads us to a way of life whose goal is simple and profound -making a better world. When activated, Reconstructionist Judaism ennobles us and enables us. It ennobles us by making our lives more meaningful. And it enables us to bring wholeness and healing to our world.

    55. B'nai Havurah - FAQ
    reconstructionist judaism was founded in the 1920s by the late Rabbi Mordecai reconstructionist judaism is the youngest and smallest, but the fastest
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    Home Events About Us Mission ... Contact Us Frequently Asked Questions When and where are your Shabbat services? What is B'nai Havurah? What is B'nai Havurah's mission? What is Reconstructionist Judaism? ... Does B'nai Havurah have a women's group?
    When and where are your Shabbat services?
    Our Shabbat services are generally at B'nai Havurah, 6445 East Ohio Avenue in Denver and start at 9:30 AM on Saturday mornings. Check the calendar for any differences in times and locations for services. Top What is B'nai Havurah?
    B'nai Havurah - The Colorado Jewish Reconstructionist Federation is a community of approximately twenty havurot (Jewish fellowship groups). As the "umbrella organization" for the havurot, B'nai Havurah provides havurah members with a number of community-wide resources, such as a Religious School (Kindergarten through Confirmation), Shabbat and festival services, and a variety of ongoing programs. Each havurah is represented on the B'nai Havurah Federation Council, which governs the life of the entire B'nai Havurah community. B'nai Havurah also provides the services of a full-time rabbi, who serves as spiritual leader and resource for havurot and havurah members. B'nai Havurah is affiliated with the Reconstructionist movement, a growing Jewish denomination committed to the renewal of American Jewish life. Here in Denver, B'nai Havurah has been a creative and vibrant force in the Jewish community for over thirty years.

    56. HRC | Judaism
    reconstructionist judaism. reconstructionist judaism, the smallest of the four major movements with 130000 members, fully supports gay, lesbian,
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    57. Project MUSE
    Mordecai M. Kaplan, Judaism as a Civilization Toward the Reconstruction of Eisenstein, Reconstructing Judaism, 212. 22. The Reconstructionist
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    American Jewish History - Volume 86, Number 4, December 1998, pp. 397-417
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    In Judaism as a Civilization Judaism ), the 1934 magnum opus in which he most elaborately defined his program for the reconstruction of the American Jewish people, Mordecai Menachem Kaplan made no mention of developing his philosophy into an autonomous denomination of Judaism. On the contrary, his ardent plea for the reunification of the Jewish people as one civilization, together with his recurring emphasis in later writings on the need to incorporate his reconstructionist program into the already-existing branches of Judaism, intimated an inherent philosophical objection to the denominalization of reconstructionism. Repeatedly in his writings Kaplan warned against the divisive force of denominalization and urged that reconstructionism not contribute further to the fragmentation of the Jewish people. Nonetheless, 34 years following the publication of

    58. Beyt Shalom Reconstructionist Synagogue Of Omaha, Nebraska
    Beyt Shalom reconstructionist judaism. Our Menu. Home FAQ Mission Who We Are Hot News! Services Calendar Our Rabbi Youth Programs
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    Beyt Shalom Reconstructionist Judaism Our Menu
    Reconstructionists define Judaism as the evolving religious civilization of the Jewish people. By "evolving" we mean that Judaism has changed over the centuries of its existence. The faith of the ancient Israelites in the days of Solomon's Temple was not the same as that of the early rabbis. And neither of those faiths was the same as that of our more recent European ancestors. Each generation of Jews has subtly reshaped the faith and traditions of the Jewish people.
    For further information contact: Beyt Shalom at salmim@ix.netcom.com or The Jewish Reconstructionist Federation at jrfnatl@aol.com or the JRF home page http://www.shamash.org/jrf Sept 1, 1997 Click Here to Contact Us Send feedback and comments to salmim@ix.netcom.com

    59. Kol HaLev - What Is Reconstructionist Judaism?
    reconstructionist judaism affirms that religion can and must be a powerful force for promoting communal discussion about ethics and values.
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    What is Reconstructionist Judaism? RECONSTRUCTIONIST JUDAISM is . . . a progressive, contemporary approach to Jewish life which integrates a deep respect for traditional Judaism with the insights and ideas of contemporary social, intellectual and spiritual exploration. Judaism as the Culture of the Jewish People For Reconstructionists, Judaism is more than Jewish religion; Judaism is the entire cultural legacy of the Jewish people. Religion is central; Jewish spiritual insights and religious teachings give meaning and purpose to our lives. Yet our creativity as expressed through art, music and drama, languages and literature, and our relationship with the land of Israel itself are also integral parts of Jewish culture. Each of these aspects provides a gateway into the Jewish experience that can enrich and inspire us. Community as Cornerstone While deeply connected to the historical experience of the Jewish people, we find a profound sense of belonging in our contemporary communities as well. This connection often leads to increased ritual observance and experimentation with the ritual rhythms of Jewish life. We find meaning in rediscovering the richness of traditional ritual and creating new observances which respond to our contemporary communal and personal cycles. Reconstructionist communities are characterized by their respect for such core values as democratic process, pluralism, and accessibility.

    60. About Kol Halev - Cleveland's Reconstructionist Community
    About reconstructionist judaism. Kol HaLev is a member of the Jewish Reconstructionist Federation, the youngest of the four organized streams of Judaism in
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    About Kol HaLev Cleveland's Reconstructionist Community Steve Segar, Rabbi
    Jeffrey Schein, Founding Rabbi Kol HaLev (formerly The Reconstructionist Havurah of Cleveland) is a caring, intimate, spiritual Jewish community numbering more than 100 households. Our diverse multi-generational community includes single persons, single-parent households, couples and families with varied life styles, intermarried couples and Jews by choice. We are committed to tikkun olam , improving our world, through our commitment to the following core values:
    • Respect for diversity Connectedness and intimacy Participatory rituals and celebrations Social justice and tzedakah Ongoing learning Participatory governance Commitment to the Reconstructionist movement
    Our History We began in 1992 as a small group who came together out of an interest in Reconstructionist Judaism and a desire to create Jewish experiences that combine creativity and critical thinking, comfort and challenge, innovation and tradition. We named ourselves "The Reconstructionist Havurah of Cleveland". If you've encountered the name "Havurah" before, it was probably used by a small fellowship, often persons at roughly the same stage in life, that has no rabbi and meets in its members' homes. Today our community has a diverse, inclusive, multi-generational membership of more than 100 households, Rabbi Steve Segar serves us full time, we have our own office, and we generally hold services at Agnon School.

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