By Rayza Goldsmith “Where are you from?” This question, simple on its face, is in fact layered with meaning that has perplexed me since I identified the particular nuance associated with my own upbringing in Maryland just over the Washington, … Continue reading
26th Dec, 2013
By Jenn Pollan This was adapted from a speech that Jenn recently gave at an AVODAH NYC Hanukkah party. In case you missed the articles on Buzzfeed and the pictures of “Menurkeys” that flooded Instagram and Twitter this year, Thanksgiving … Continue reading
5th Dec, 2013
By Jonathan Huberman The following was adapted from a D’var Torah that Jonathan taught at a recent AVODAH NYC Hanukkah party. While the miracle of the menorah burning for eight days today receives the greatest attention during Hanukkah, the holiday … Continue reading
4th Dec, 2013
By Kelley Kidd Over the last few weeks, I’ve been learning what life within the fundraising world looks like. Primarily, I learned that this is prime fundraising season among non-profits. For my placement, I had the delight of attending a … Continue reading
27th Nov, 2013
By Dana Krimker When I began my year as an AVODAH corps member, I felt like a little fish in a big pond that was scary and new. Starting this new chapter of my life was intimidating because I felt … Continue reading
21st Nov, 2013
By Jane Yamaykin AVODAH Alumna (DC 2008-2009) Lech Lecha – in almost every generation throughout the Jewish people’s history we have been commanded to GO! It seems woven into the Jewish identity to go, to wander, and to ultimately find … Continue reading
14th Nov, 2013
(Cross-posted from the RAC Blog.) As if I needed another reason to love Amy Poehler. But here she is, spotlighting the intersection of activism and relationship-building, a topic very dear to my heart. Poehler was honored recently for her work with … Continue reading
28th Oct, 2013
AVODAH has been named one of North America’s top 50 innovative Jewish organizations in the ninth annual Slingshot Guide resource for volunteers, activists and donors looking for new opportunities and projects that, through their innovative nature, will ensure the Jewish community … Continue reading
24th Oct, 2013
Seth Goldman is the President and CEO of Honest Tea, an organic tea company based out of Bethesda, Maryland, as well as a supporter of AVODAH. Along with co-founder Barry Nalebuff and illustrator Sungyoon Choi, Seth recently released Mission in a … Continue reading
30th Sep, 2013
The D’var Torah below was delivered on July 20th, 2013 by Laura Taishoff, an AVODAH 2009-2010 alumna living and working in New Orleans. It inspired us and we hope it inspires you as well. Thank you all so much for … Continue reading
26th Jul, 2013