For Immediate Release: March 25, 2021 Contact: Amanda Lindner, [email protected] Avodah Selected by 2021 Genesis Prize Laureate Steven Spielberg as Grant Recipient Avodah is among 10 organizations recognized for their racial and economic justice work NEW YORK, NY – … Continue reading
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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
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
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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
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
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