In a moment when everything feels binary, Mackey came to the Avodah Jewish Justice Fellowship looking for something different—a space to sit with discomfort, explore nuance, and reconnect with his Jewish identity in a meaningful way.
In a moment when everything feels binary, Mackey came to the Avodah Jewish Justice Fellowship looking for something different—a space to sit with discomfort, explore nuance, and reconnect with his Jewish identity in a meaningful way.
Our Justice Fellows—from different backgrounds, identities, and perspectives—build a community around shared values of tikkun olam (repairing the world).
Avodah’s Jewish Justice Fellows in NYC share the impact of their Justice Learning Opportunity projects. Continue reading
In Chicago, Avodah’s Jewish Justice Fellows celebrated the completion of their 8-month program with a culminating siyyum (graduation) celebrating their year of learning, growth and community. Continue reading
Avodah alumni on how they pursue justice through their professions, and through uncertain times. Continue reading
Lanie Cohen discusses the Justice Fellowship and their work at Keshet, the leading LGBTQ+ Jewish organization in the United States.
Rabbi Deborah Goldberg discusses how her experiences in the Justice Fellowship and HUC propelled her career and commitment to Jewish communal life.
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Here are stories from just a few of the many Avodahniks organizing to build worker power and a more just United States.
We asked three of this year’s Justice Fellows what brought them to the program and what they will be taking with them.
Justice Fellowship alum Naomi Barnett empowers Jewish youth to become social justice leaders.
Avodah alumni, partners, and educators helped secure the most comprehensive civilian oversight of a police department in the country.
Emily Piff (she/her) lives in Chicago, IL, where she participated in the Avodah Justice Fellowship in 2019-2020. Emily attended college in Atlanta, GA at Agnes Scott College. She now works as a Data Analyst for the Chicago Transit Authority. Emily is passionate about...
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we spoke with Avodah Chicago Justice Fellowship alumna Molly Schneider on her experience as a mental health professional. For years, Molly Schneider (Avodah Justice Fellowship, 2018-2019) has spent her days listening to the...
Meet an alum who found the Justice Fellowship to be a safe space to grapple with social justice issues.
In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we spoke with Avodah Fellowship 2018-2019 alumna Kelsey Saragnese about her work in the field of violence prevention. A fervent advocate for violence prevention, Kelsey Saragnese has dedicated her career to helping people...
Avodah alumni Absera Melaku and Cydney Wallace were named today to Oy Chicago’s prestigious “36 Under 36” list. The pair, both alumni of the Chicago Justice Fellowship (2017-2018) were noted for making a difference through their work, giving back in their free...
The following speech was given by Avodah alumna Cydney Wallace (Chicago Justice Fellowship ’17-18), co-founder of Kol Or, Jewish Council on Urban Affair’s (JCUA) Jews of Color Caucus, at a Black Jews for Black Lives action last Friday, leading into a major...
From China to Chicago, learn how this alum found his Jewish justice community at Avodah.
Meet the Justice Fellowship alum who created a program modeled after his experience in Avodah. Continue reading