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Statements from the Movement
Reconstructing Judaism endorses and co-sponsors numerous petitions, public letters and statements from aligned organizations and also issues its own public statements on occasion. Here are the statements we have issued and public letters we have signed onto in the last month, either alone or jointly with the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association:
Chesapeake Day of Learning
April 15
9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Adat Shalom Congregation
Bethesda, Md.
Join us for a day of Jewish learning, featuring a keynote speaker, follow-up workshops and activities for the body, mind and spirit! Click here for more information and to register.
J Street Conference: A Voice for Today, a Vision for Tomorrow
April 14-17
Omni Shoreham Hotel
Washington, D.C.
If you are planning on attending the J Street conference on the Israel/Palestine peace process, please join us for the Reconstructionist Movement’s Caucus and Breakfast on Sunday, April 15 at 8:30 am in the Executive Room. Check your program or posted signage for location. Everyone associated with, enthusiastic or curious about the Reconstructionist movement are invited to meet, mingle and hear movement updates. Rabbi Deborah Waxman will bring movement greetings and a report from the recent Reconstructionist Israel trip.
Reconstructionist Convention
Nov. 15-18
Philadelphia
This year's convention, titled "Rooted and Relevant: Reconstructing Judaism in 2018," will feature learning, singing, dancing, eating and praying. Click here for more information or add the event to your calendar.
