By Samantha Leveston It’s that time of year again. It rolls around once in every 12 months and can be simultaneously the best time of the year and the most stressful. It’s the holidays. We take stock of our family … Continue reading
31st Dec, 2012
This post originally appeared at the blog of Crown Heights Community Mediation Center, a project of the Center for Court Innovation. By Amy Ellenbogen, Director of Crown Heights Community Mediation Center Our hearts go out to the town of Newtown, … Continue reading
20th Dec, 2012
By Emily Schulman If someone had asked me 6 months ago what my post- graduation plans were and then followed it up with the inevitable “ok, so what is AVODAH?” my answer then would look nothing like my answer today. … Continue reading
14th Dec, 2012
By Jessica Nevins On October 25, 2012, I received an email from the Human Resources director at my placement, New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) alerting all staff of an impending hurricane. Rather than worry or panic, I joked with … Continue reading
11th Dec, 2012
By Sarah Brammer-Shlay Like many children, brave leaders who stood on the right side of history have always been an inspiration to me. My first grade research project was on Harriet Tubman, my mother was an officer in the National … Continue reading
5th Dec, 2012
Does anyone else feel like the day after your birthday is a little anticlimactic? After the glow of your “special day” fades and the barrage of facebook notifications dwindle, it’s often helpful to take stock of who’s around you. Those … Continue reading
4th Dec, 2012
By Dena Goldstein Angalia Bianca abused heroin for 36 years. She has been arrested 120 times and has been to prison seven times. She wanted to change, but did not know how. It wasn’t until a judge sentenced her to … Continue reading
29th Nov, 2012
By Rabbi Stephanie Ruskay, Director of Alumni and Community Engagement at AVODAH. Rabbi Ruskay shared her experiences and Judaism’s perspective on panhandling for The Jewish Daily Forward. The subway doors closed and a man inside loudly recounted being mugged and … Continue reading
20th Nov, 2012
By Maddie Miller A few weeks ago the Torah portion was Chayei Sarah. It differs from Bereshit’s earlier portions in that it contains less action. Chayei Sarah does not focus on dramatic events like the world’s creation, the expulsion from … Continue reading
20th Nov, 2012
By Sarah Mintz For as long as I can remember, I’ve been a complete bibliophile. To me, there is nothing more satisfying than delving into a really good book—a book that captivates your imagination or challenges the way you think. … Continue reading
15th Nov, 2012