Zoë Mermelstein is a member of our 2021-2022 DC Service Corps cohort. Prior to becoming a Corps Member, Zoë graduated with honors from Brown University and holds a degree in History & Classics. We asked her to share a bit … Continue reading
8th Dec, 2021
Avodah alumna Corinne Vandagriff (New Orleans Service Corps, 2016-2017) hopes to change the way children and adolescents experience stressful situations. For her, the work is deeply personal. At 19, she met a child life specialist for the first time, due … Continue reading
29th Nov, 2021
In an economy dominated by Amazon and big-box stores, we know small business owners and creators are facing an increasingly difficult battle for customers. This season, we encourage you to shop small. In addition to shopping at stores local to … Continue reading
22nd Nov, 2021
Benjamin Altshuler (he/him), is the Rabbi of Mount Sinai Congregation in Wausau, WI and an alumnus of the Avodah Jewish Service Corps (Chicago, 2013-2014). He spent the year serving at Friedman Place, a supportive living facility for adults who are … Continue reading
22nd Nov, 2021
As the name implies, Thanksgiving is traditionally a holiday about gratitude. While acknowledging the things we are grateful for is important, the gathering of friends and family also provides an opportunity for critical conversations on accountability. From as early as … Continue reading
18th Nov, 2021
Thank you to Jewish Family Service for being a 2021-2022 Service Corps partner and supporting the launch of Avodah San Diego! With the shared Jewish values of tzedek (justice), and tikkun olam (repairing the world), Avodah and Jewish Family Service … Continue reading
12th Nov, 2021
After graduating from Washington University in St. Louis with a degree in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, Avodah Service Corps alumna Leah Starbuck Schuckit (New York City cohort, 2018-2019) knew she wanted to try direct service work. When she heard … Continue reading
10th Nov, 2021
Submitted by Dreams for Change Development Director Kelly Spoon. Avodah Service Corps Member Naomi Roter is spending her service year at the San Diego nonprofit, Dreams for Change. Established in 2009 by Dr. Teresa Smith, Dreams for Change aims to … Continue reading
28th Oct, 2021
Avodah alum Hayley Rein (New York Service Corps, 2019-2020) has known for a while that she wanted to build a career helping people. Most recently, this aspiration has landed her in Eger, Hungary. Originally from Brooklyn, Hayley studied psychology and … Continue reading
12th Oct, 2021
In mid-August, the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan, further worsening the Afghan refugee crisis. At the same time that advocates and organizations sought to help arriving Afghan families, Hurricane Ida was rolling into Louisiana, displacing thousands. Avodah postponed the arrival … Continue reading
11th Oct, 2021