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 […]
Course Spotlight: Rabbis in Social Movements
When Rabbi Alex Weissman applied to rabbinical school in 2011, he estimates that there were just a handful of rabbis working at social-justice organizations. Fast-forward a dozen years and that number now exceeds several dozen — too many for Weissman to name.
Why the dramatic shift? Many advocacy organizations now recognize the role that clergy can play in helping activists maintain spiritual and emotional health. (Burnout is all too common among people trying to fix a broken world.) Additionally, many progressive organizations have sought to reclaim the moral, prophetic voice, refusing to surrender the religious label to political and cultural conservatives, says Weissman.
In Seattle’s protest zone, rabbis at chaplaincy table create new rituals to heal – Rabbi David Basior (’15)
“I experienced curiosity about our presence,” Basior, the rabbi at Reconstructionist congregation Kadima, told The Times of Israel about that first night. “Someone came wanting a blessing. I asked a little about themselves and gave them a blessing. It was pretty ecumenical. They didn’t identify as Jewish and I didn’t ask.”
Lessons From Transitioning in the Pandemic – Rabbi James Greene (’08)
Then, in early March the world changed forever, and my role at Camp Laurelwood went from incoming ED to Crisis Manager.
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