| From Ideology to Liturgy: Reconstructionist worship and American liberal Judaism Subjects: Reconstructionist Judaism -- Liturgy; Reconstructionist Judaism -- History; Siddur (Reconstructionist); Kaplan Mordecai Menahem 1881–1983; This study examines Reconstructionism's interpretation and adaptation of the traditional Jewish liturgy and creation of new prayer texts to convey and express its changing ideology. All facets of the movement's liturgical materials are analysed, including translations, rubrics and layout. |