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Reconstructionist Judaism in 10 Minutes
Judaism as an "evolving religious civilization"—that's the bold idea at the heart of Reconstructionist Judaism. In Reconstructionist Judaism in 10 Minutes, we'll explore how Rabbi Mordecai Kaplan, a 20th-century thinker, reimagined Judaism not just as a religion, but as the collective culture, history, and creativity of the Jewish people. We'll look at how Reconstructionism embraced democracy in Jewish life, created bat mitzvah ceremonies for girls, and promoted inclusivity long before it was mainstream. While it keeps many traditional practices, it treats them as cultural treasures rather…
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