Author Archives: Amanda Lindner
#FamiliesBelongTogether Demonstration Signs
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
‘No Muslim Ban Ever’ – Avodah Stands Against Bigotry After Supreme Court Travel Ban Decision
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
Avodah Named One of Chicago’s Top 20 Innovative Jewish Organizations in Annual Slingshot Guide
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
Redefining Leadership this Passover
Celebrating Purim with Action
8 Ways to Grow Your Light This Hanukkah
The world can feel pretty dark lately. Here are eight practices to help grow your light within and ignite the sparks of justice during Hanukkah. Continue reading
Day In The Life: Avodah Service Corps Member Danny Brown
Rabbi Angela Buchdahl: Why I Chose Avodah as My New York Times #GivingTuesday Pick
Avodah was featured in The New York Times on #GivingTuesday as one of several prominent organizations well-known New Yorkers are giving to this holiday season. Avodah is listed fourth in the article (under Lin-Manuel Miranda’s pick and a … Continue reading
Fighting Hunger on Thanksgiving and All Year
Before heading home to Texas for Thanksgiving, Avodah Jewish Service Corps Member Dena Lipper will be spending the holiday with Brooklyn’s food-insecure families at Neighbors Together, a food bank and community services nonprofit. During her service year, Dena works with … Continue reading