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Young adults ages 21-26 live together while serving full-time at leading nonprofits in Chicago, New York, New Orleans, and Washington, DC.
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When Representative Larvadain III asked Sam if people of her generation would make Louisiana a home under these conditions, the subtext of the question seemed to be: Will you settle down and accept this proposed injustice as the new status quo? Sam said, emphatically, no. Continue reading
For the first time, Avodah DC’s spring retreat brought together current Corps Members and alumni from the two previous cohorts—a weekend that showed what it looks like when the connections made in the bayit (communal home) extend beyond the service year.
In a moment when everything feels binary, Mackey came to the Avodah Jewish Justice Fellowship looking for something different—a space to sit with discomfort, explore nuance, and reconnect with his Jewish identity in a meaningful way.
For over 27 years, we’ve helped develop lifelong social justice leaders whose work is nourished and inspired by Jewish values. When you give to Avodah, you help create a more just and equitable world.
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