Rabbi takes a non-traditional path to Temple Sinai Cinnaminson – Rabbi Michael Perice (’20)
He started out small, reading books and going to services more often. But no matter how much his newly excavated faith grew, he said, becoming a rabbi was still the farthest reality in his mind.
Multifaith Studies and Initiatives
The Reconstructionist Rabbinical College is a pioneer and leader in multifaith education and engagement. RRC was the first rabbinical seminary to require students to take courses in other spiritual traditions, and our multifaith program remains the most robust of any Jewish seminary. RRC’s multifaith offerings have included student internships in the community, interfaith text study with Jewish and Christian seminarians, and Muslim graduate students; scholarly […]
Cultivating Character
Uncovering the traits of great spiritual leaders through multifaith exploration As the sun was setting behind the tree line at a Catholic retreat center in Philadelphia, a Korean Buddhist priest and a Presbyterian minister watched from a distance while an Orthodox rabbi and a Sunni imam said their prayers side by side. Sohaib Sultan, the […]
Rabbi Pollack (’17) Featured: One Rabbi’s Bipartisan Spiritual Quest to End Corruption in Pennsylvania
Rabbi Michael Pollack’s quest to end political corruption in Pennsylvania was profiled in Tablet Magazine.
Federal Direct Loans at the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College
As graduate students in either the rabbinical program or Master of Arts in Jewish Studies program, matriculated students who are enrolled at the College at least half-time are eligible to apply for a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan up to a maximum of $20,500 per academic year. This Federal Direct loan is an unsubsidized loan, which […]
The Growing Ranks of Female Scribes – Rabbi Bec Richman (’18)
Richman feels that there is a tension in her understanding of her craft. On one hand, it does feel “powerfully subversive” to do something denied to women for centuries; on the other hand, she does find meaning in tradition.
Graduation 2024 | Prizes and Awards
We bestow these prizes on the following students, faculty, staff and members of our community. We thank them for their service to the ideals of studentship and scholarship, social justice, the building of community and the growth of the Reconstructionist movement.
Overview
RRC’s rabbinical program centers on nourishing and rigorous Jewish learning and immersive and intensive field education. The curriculum is distinguished by the unique Reconstructionist understanding of Judaism as a dynamic civilization characterized by vibrant diversity and ongoing change. As a result, the RRC course of study is expansive, dynamic and flexible, engaging students both in […]
Disabilities and Accommodations Policies
1. Introduction A. Pertinent laws and regulations. Accommodations for disabilities at the post-secondary education level are mandated by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and implementing regulations and various provisions in state law. Section 504 requires all that all federally funded programs, including educational programs where students […]
Reconstructing Judaism Community Honors
This page presents the names of recipients of the Keter Shem Tov Award, Doctor or Humane Letters and Presidential Recognition Award granted by the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College. The Keter Shem Tov Award recognizes distinction in scholarship or community service in the pursuit of Reconstructionist ideals, and is offered to an individual of the highest regard. The honor takes […]
