From AVODAH: Many thanks to Rachel Lee for raising issues of sexism and gender oppression. These are critical issues in the broader society and ones we are committed to grappling with in AVODAH. Points of information: AVODAH has a policy … Continue reading
29th Nov, 2010
Tamar Toledano, from Elkins Park, PA, attended the University of Pittsburgh, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, with a minor in Public Service and a certificate in Women’s and Gender Studies. As an Art Speaks Coordinator for Ya/Ya, … Continue reading
24th Nov, 2010
This month, Moving Traditions published an interesting report that attempted to address the following concern: “The Jewish community is losing boys…in unacceptably large numbers, leaving a generation of boys ignorant of the wisdom, core values, community, and spiritual nourishment Judaism … Continue reading
23rd Nov, 2010
Originally from Toronto, Ontario, Ora participated in AVODAH New Orleans in 2008-2009. As a Corps member, Ora worked with the New Orleans non-profit Resurrection After Exoneration, helping wrongfully convicted and incarcerated men become advocates for change in the justice system … Continue reading
18th Nov, 2010
DC Corps member Michal Rosenoer reviewed a recent event called “A Moral Dilemma: is going green a choice between right and wrong?” Hosted by the Humanities Council of DC as a part of their World House Series, the panel discussion … Continue reading
17th Nov, 2010
Do you want to make a difference? Are you interested in social justice and Judaism? Are you passionate about fighting poverty and affecting change in the United States? Join AVODAH: The Jewish Service Corps, a year-long program combining work for … Continue reading
9th Nov, 2010
Avital Aboody is from Sherman Oaks, CA. She attended University of California at Berkeley and studied Peace and Conflict Studies. As a New York Corps member, she works as a Tenant Organizer at Urban Homesteading Assistance Board. As a group, … Continue reading
5th Nov, 2010
Hasan Bhatti is from Chapel Hill, North Carolina. He attended Colby College where he majored in Anthropology. As a New York Corps member, he works as a Case Assistant in the Break Free Program at The Jewish Board of Family … Continue reading
4th Nov, 2010
Rabbi Nachman of Breslov taught us: “Kol ha’olam kulo gesher tsar me’od; ve’ha’ikar lo lefached klal. The whole world is a very narrow bridge, and the most important thing is to have no fear.” Today, we’re highlighting some messages that … Continue reading
3rd Nov, 2010