By: Katherine Heflin I chose Judaism in college—driven by my strong connection to the ideas of tikkun olam and community. AVODAH is in some ways the manifestation of these two values, and my placement at Survivors and Advocates for Empowerment … Continue reading
29th Dec, 2011
By: Danny Obeler There is a good chance that you’ve heard of my placement, or at least a branch of it. I work at the DC Jewish Community Center, one of the only JCC agencies with a dedicated community services … Continue reading
26th Dec, 2011
By: Mollie Spevack People often ask me what characterizes AVODAH’s ideal applicants. Who are they? What activities are they involved in? What type of professional experience do they have? Truthfully, there’s no one answer to any of these questions. Corps … Continue reading
21st Dec, 2011
By: Alexandra Stein Most of us in AVODAH can remember when we were first moved to act for social change – when it crystallized that our system was profoundly unjust, and that we had a responsibility to fix it. For me, … Continue reading
19th Dec, 2011
By: Ilana Krakowski This piece originally appeared at N Street Village here. Healthy minds and healthy bodies are key to recovery and empowerment for the women in our community. No one knows that better than Terri Wade, an N Street Village resident and our newest Wellness Center volunteer … Continue reading
14th Dec, 2011
By: Adina Tabor I’m a half hour late for our weekly AVODAH program, racing home. The walk from the subway to our house tonight seems interminably long. I call my mom as I walk as fast as I can. She … Continue reading
12th Dec, 2011
By: Abi Weber As I was warned upon beginning my job at Inspiration Corporation, a nonprofit that provides housing, supportive services, and employment training for people experiencing homelessness and poverty, there is never a boring day at the office. Whether … Continue reading
30th Nov, 2011
By: Anna Bennett So, where was AVODAH New York last weekend? A seriously good question for anyone to be asking… We were in a fall wonderland of leaves changing and great singing, fireplaces and long walks, with a labyrinth in … Continue reading
14th Nov, 2011
By: Elissa Martel My friends and I used to affectionately call the community we grew up in Baruchline (Brookline, MA being it’s real name). We’d sometimes use the term “Little Jerusalem” to describe our central commercial hub, featuring a number … Continue reading
10th Nov, 2011
By: Lev Hirschhorn When the police came to drag us out and foreclose on our makeshift home, we were ready for them. We had been planning the action for several weeks, and were prepared for the sensation of being dragged … Continue reading
26th Oct, 2011