On Saturday, during Shabbat, a gunman walked into the home of Tree of Life, Dor Hadash, and New Light Congregations in Pittsburgh and killed at least 11 people, injuring several others. Continue reading
27th Oct, 2018
The High Holy Day liturgical poem “Unetane Tokef” is one of our toughest pieces of liturgy. In reading this poem this Rosh Hashana, let’s begin to understand that our every action is — rather than being isolated and individual — intertwined with the well-being of our culture as a whole. Continue reading
9th Sep, 2018
On Tuesday, Avodah’s Executive Director Cheryl Cook and Deputy Director Steve Bocknek will arrive at the US/Mexican border with a cohort of leaders from Jewish organizations, organized by HIAS and the ADL, to bear witness firsthand to the human suffering taking place in our broken immigration system. Continue reading
20th Aug, 2018
On Saturday, June 30th, thousands, including many in our Avodah community will take to the streets for #FamiliesBelongTogether rallies in cities across America. We’re raising our voices to oppose the recent separation of 2,342 immigrant children from their parents, an … Continue reading
29th Jun, 2018
As you may know, today the Supreme Court upheld President Trump’s Muslim Ban. This discriminatory executive order violates our core values as Jews: standing by refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrants. Unfortunately, as Jews, we are well aware of the consequences … Continue reading
26th Jun, 2018
Avodah Named One of Chicago’s Top 20 Innovative Jewish Organizations Thirteenth Annual Slingshot Guide Highlights the Best of the Thriving Jewish Nonprofit World CHICAGO, NEW YORK – Avodah has been named one of Chicago’s top 20 innovative Jewish organizations in … Continue reading
4th Jun, 2018
In a country that seeks to provide freedom and equality for all citizens, why are we as men, not doing what we can to help our sisters, mothers, and daughters provide the care they need? What is our responsibility as men to help fund abortions for those in need? Continue reading
23rd May, 2018