Keddem Congregation
Reconstructionist Philosophy

In 1999, the Keddem Outlook ran a series of "Messages from the Board" and articles collectively called "On One Foot." These described various aspects of Reconstructionist philosophy as embodied at Keddem. These articles are extracted or adapted and provided here, for your reference and convenience.

• On being Egalitarian
• A Reconstructionist Community, part 1
• A Reconstructionist Community, part 2
• The Past has a Vote, not a Veto
• Do Reconstructionists Believe in God?
• Congregational Democracy

There are also some interesting articles available on the JRF Web site. (In each case, the article will be displayed in a new window.)

• General information about Reconstructionist Judaism.
• Who is a Reconstructionist Jew?
• Perhaps you belong in a Reconstructionist community.
• Is Reconstructionist Judaism For You?
• Frequently Asked Questions (and an introduction to the FAQ).