Category Archives: New York
Jewish Service Corps Member Helps Jewish Queer Youth Thrive
Jewish Justice Fellow finds strength in sitting with discomfort
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.
The Power of Partnerships
This past Monday, Avodah, Elluminate, PACT, and CYD gathered at Central Synagogue to celebrate the deep connections that sustain the Jewish social justice community in New York.
Celebrating Community, Inspiring Action: The NYC Justice Fellowship
Avodah’s Jewish Justice Fellows in NYC share the impact of their Justice Learning Opportunity projects. Continue reading
Avodah Jewish Service Corps Members Advocate for Survivors of Domestic Violence
Reflections on over two decades of partnership with Sanctuary for Families in New York City. Continue reading
Avodah Means Labor: Celebrating Avodahniks in the Labor Movement
Here are stories from just a few of the many Avodahniks organizing to build worker power and a more just United States.
Life after college can be isolating. I found my community through Avodah.
Learn how a Service Corps Member found their people and professional purpose through Avodah.
Growing Greens and Environmental Justice Values
Learn how our Corps Members connected to the Shmita year through community-based agriculture and climate justice.
Alumni Spotlight: Jewish Community and Career Path Clarity with Leah Starbuck Schuckit
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
Alumni Spotlight: Hayley goes to Hungary
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
Placement Perspectives: Service Corps Member Turned Supervisor
Diana Levy Moldovan has been involved with Avodah in multiple capacities, with involvement spanning more than a decade. In 2007, she became the first Service Corps Member to be placed at the Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice (SLJ) … Continue reading
Community Care: A Talk with Avodah Alum Emily Saltzman
While Avodah’s mission is focused on social justice through a Jewish lens, we are proud to say that our programs often help participants gain a deeper understanding of their own identities. One such program alum is Emily Saltzman (New York … Continue reading
Life in a Medical Van: Joshua Singer discusses his Service Corps Membership
Joshua Singer spends most of his time in a van, but he’s not on a road trip. He’s currently an Avodah Service Corps Member, serving with the New York City nonprofit, Project Renewal, which provides healthcare and social services to … Continue reading
Avodah Alumna Tal Lee Serving on Front Lines of COVID-19 to Address Health Disparities
No Hate, No Fear at NYC Solidarity March
Alumni Spotlight: Traveling a path rooted in Judaism and social justice
Brian Fink shares his Jewish social justice journey from Service Corps Member to Reconstructionist Rabbi.