Episode 3: Rainbow Tallit Baby (Interview With Aurora Mendelsohn)

659014 In this Evolve Podcast clip, Rabbi Joshua Lesser reflects on how synagogue boards can nurture leadership that balances individual voice with communal responsibility—without turning service into drudgery.

Evolve Podcast Clip: What Percentage of North American Jews are Zionists? by Jewish Reconstructionist Communities

Recitations of the Mourner's Kaddish from Reconstructing Judaism communal events

Recitations of the Mourner's Kaddish from Reconstructing Judaism communal events

Recitations of the Mourner's Kaddish from Reconstructing Judaism communal events

Tipat Torah 03: Singing Sad Songs Again and Again with Rabbi Megan Doherty by Jewish Reconstructionist Communities

Eli Tziyon is a kinah (poem of lamentation) traditionally sung on Tisha B’Av in commemoration of the destruction of Jerusalem, likening the city to a suffering woman. Sung by Rabbi Alan LaPayover

This track by meditation teacher Liat Melnick is part of Reset, a collection of spiritual resilience practices from Reconstructing Judaism.

A guided practice to embody "Mechila" (forgiveness) by Julie Emden. Softening ourselves to be able to access forgiveness, strengthening our ability to connect with others. Learn more about Julie here: https://embodiedjewishlearning.org/ This practice is from Reset, which offers short spiritual practice for building resilience. Learn more at https://ritualwell.org/reset

In this interview, Aurora Mendelsohn describes growing up in the Reconstructionist movement, and reflects on the way that experience has shaped her approach to Judaism and community