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
By Emily Nash At the Medicare Rights Center, I provide counseling over the phone to Medicare beneficiaries. Often, upon picking up the phone, I am flooded with details of the client’s story: dates, names of insurance companies, government agencies, medical … Continue reading
12th Nov, 2012
By Hannah Biskind Throughout this past presidential season, I have been repeatedly astounded by how often women’s rights were debated. As I support equal pay and cross my fingers every day that Planned Parenthood will still exist tomorrow, I especially … Continue reading
5th Nov, 2012
By Rachie Lewis What’s the definition of racism? With Boston-based AVODAH Alumni and members of Moishe Kavod House gathered around, Abigail Ortiz, Director of Community Health Programs at the Southern Jamaica Plain Health Center began by defining racism as “a system … Continue reading
1st Nov, 2012