The Center for Jewish Ethics, affiliated with the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College, sponsors an annual essay contest to encourage innovative thinking on contemporary Jewish ethics. The prize was established in 2004 through the generosity of Bruce Whizin, a … [Read more...] about Jewish Ethics Essay Contest Recognizes Daniel Mackler
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Creating SESL Learning for Jewish Professionals
By Nancy Parkes and Dr. Evie Rotstein An interesting thing happened on our way to helping Jewish educators explore social, emotional and spiritual learning for younger learners in Jewish settings. We realized that we had the unique opportunity to also invite adults into this … [Read more...] about Creating SESL Learning for Jewish Professionals
Philosophy, Strategic Communications and Innovative Fundraising
By Josh Peskin What do the French Jewish philosopher Emmanuel Levinas and a strategic communications mindset have to do with nonprofit fundraising? In my opinion, everything. At its core, fundraising, at least the way RRC approaches it, is about combining a sense of wonder and … [Read more...] about Philosophy, Strategic Communications and Innovative Fundraising
Just for a Time Like This: Consulting Judaism to Find Moral Courage and Engage in Civic Discourse
By Bryan Schwartzman “Is this a good and legitimate way to spend my time when the state of the world is what it is? Should I be at the ramparts now instead of thinking about rabbinical school?” These questions were on the minds of many prospective rabbinical students who gat … [Read more...] about Just for a Time Like This: Consulting Judaism to Find Moral Courage and Engage in Civic Discourse
Reconstructionist Rabbinical College to Train Campus Chaplains in Multifaith Encounters
The Reconstructionist Rabbinical College has received a three-year, $425,000 grant from the Henry Luce Foundation to support a program to empower chaplains on college campuses to enhance multifaith encounters. The new program, “Campus Chaplaincy for a Multifaith World: E … [Read more...] about Reconstructionist Rabbinical College to Train Campus Chaplains in Multifaith Encounters