Category Archives: Announcements
A Message From Our CEO on Avodah’s Response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
To our Avodah community: I hope that this message finds you and your families well during this challenging time. I’m writing to provide you with an update regarding Avodah’s response to COVID-19 (coronavirus), and to share some resources that … Continue reading
An Update on Avodah’s Racial Justice Work
In Fall 2016, Avodah convened a Racial Justice Task Force comprised of staff, alumni, Board and Advisory Council members with the goal of strengthening Avodah’s racial justice work, both internally and externally. The Task Force had several recommendations that were … Continue reading
Avodah Expanding to San Diego
8 Ways Avodah Grew Its Light in 2019
Standing With Refugees in 5780
During the High Holidays – the Days of Awe – we take a moment to reflect on both ourselves and the shared history of the Jewish people. Through T’shuvah – deep prayer and returning – we have the chance to … Continue reading
A More Equitable, Inclusive, and Accessible Avodah
Over the past year, Avodah has put into place several new programmatic and organizational initiatives to help make our work more equitable, inclusive, and accessible. Many of these changes are due to feedback from our alumni, partners, and community about how we can strengthen Avodah, and we’re incredibly grateful. Below are some of the important initiatives Avodah is taking on to make our programs even stronger. Continue reading
Our Hearts Are Broken. Today’s Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting.
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
What We Witnessed At The Border
Avodah Heads to US-Mexico Border to Address Immigration Crisis
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