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Fast Forward Following internal drama over Israel, Reconstructionist Judaism affirms support for progressive Zionism and 2-state solution
Rabbis from the liberal Jewish movement have taken leading roles in anti-Zionist activism
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Opinion I run the Reconstructionist movement. We believe in Israel’s right to exist but reject litmus tests on Zionism
Since Oct. 7, we have had conversations that made all our rabbinical students uncomfortable — which will make them better rabbis
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Fast Forward At Reconstructionist Rabbinical College ordination, angst over Israel shares stage with 11 new rabbis
At least two of the new rabbis are avowedly anti-Zionist, a relatively common orientation in their movement
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Opinion Anti-Zionism forced us to withdraw from Reconstructionist Rabbinical College
RRC fosters a culture of intimidation that dissuades students from expressing any positive connection to Israel
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Fast Forward ‘Right time’: J Street, Reconstructionist movement join liberal Zionist call for ceasefire
The call, made in a letter to President Joe Biden, marks a shift in rhetoric from liberal pro-Israel groups
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News Reform movement unveils new logos and ‘artistic, abstract’ branding
The Union for Reform Judaism and Religious Action Center have new logos that feature creative lettering rather than Jewish iconography
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Culture Long before the blockbuster movie, Barbie taught me how to embrace Judaism — and celebrate Yom Kippur
A 2005 documentary showed me that the history of Barbie and the history of American Jews are weirdly connected
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News ‘Are you a Jew?’ To serve on a synagogue board, increasingly the answer can be ‘no’
As more non-Jews join synagogue boards, more congregations are asking whether they should be considered for other leadership roles
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