The Jewish Service Corps is an immersive service year program for individuals ages 21-26 who are passionate about social justice and ready to engage in deep Jewish community.
Corps Members are matched with leading nonprofits in Chicago, New Orleans, New York, or Washington, D.C. While serving on the ground at organizations tackling crucial social issues, Corps Members deepen their social justice framework through Avodah’s innovative curriculum and pluralistic communal living.
Corps Members graduate with a year of real-world job experience, joining our active 1,800+ alumni network of Jewish social justice professionals that will continue to support their future careers and serve as their Jewish community for life.
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Within our batim (homes), our Corps Members co-create intentional, multi-cultural, and pluralistic communities with a diverse set of Jewish practices and observance levels. This year’s Corps Members identify as Reform, Conservative, Reconstructionist, Modern Orthodox, Orthodox, Humanist, Traditional Egalitarian, Secular/Culturally Jewish, and “Just Jewish”.
Together, they celebrate Jewish holidays, teach each other new Jewish rituals and traditions, and share in Shabbat dinners—all while exploring how their Jewish identity relates to their activism and political beliefs.
Aliza, Pro Bono Data Coordinator, National Immigrant Justice Center
Amelia, Food Security Coordinator, The Ark
Ayla, Immigrant Legal Defense Project Fellow, National Immigrant Justice Center
Beatrix, Programs & Intake Coordinator, Beyond Legal Aid
Becca, Freedom From Trafficking Program Associate, Heartland Human Care Services
Genevieve, Housing and Homeless Engagement Services (HHES) Program Associate, Inspiration Corporation
Hana, HIV/PrEP/HCV Health Educator, Erie Family Health Centers
Helena, Refugee School Impact Case Manager, JCFS Chicago
Hope, Participant Engagement Coordinator, Heartland Human Care Services,
Meryl, Legal Administrative Support, Cabrini Green Legal Aid
Oriane, Community Organizing Base Builder, ONE Northside
Sari, Teen Programs Specialist, Girls in the Game
Sophie, Outreach and Advocacy Specialist, Arts of Life
Sophie, Base Building Organizer, Jewish Council on Urban Affairs (JCUA)
Yonah, Food Rescue and Food Access Program Associate, Inspiration Corporation
Canaan, Community Food Access & Volunteer Engagement Corps Member, Trinity Loaves & Fishes
Charlie, Client and Family Assistance Coordinator, The Promise of Justice Initiative
Corrin, Education & Digital Outreach Coordinator, Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center
Heather, Client Services and Program Manager, Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, Law Clinic
Jenny, Move-In Specialist, UNITY of Greater New Orleans
Mia, Volunteer Coordinator, Covenant House New Orleans
Naava, Tenants’ Rights Unit – Tenant Advocate, Southern Louisiana Legal Services
Nadav, Dental Health Educator/Media and Outreach Coordinator, EXCELth, Inc.
Pippa, Education & Community Engagement Service Corps Member, Morris Jeff Community School
Yael, Program Coordinator, The First 72+
Abigail, Project Assistant, Matrimonial/Economic Justice Project, Sanctuary for Families
Adinah, Campus Initiative Program Manager, Eshel, Inc.
Bella, CSAM-P and Y-ACT Educator, Protect All Children from Trafficking (PACT)
Devorah, Central Synagogue and Project Rousseau Community Liaison, Project Rousseau
Elana, Program Coordinator, Jewish Queer Youth (JQY)
Eliana, Project Assistant, Amanda B. Norejko Matrimonial Initiative, Sanctuary for Families
Gabriel, Digital Pantry Coordinator, United Jewish Council of the East Side (UJCES)
Isaac, Jewish Environmental Educator, Adamah NY
Jonathan, Migrant Support Coordinator, HIAS
Julian, Policy & Program Associate, Undue Medical Debt
Laura Julia, Legal Assistant – RDP Program, Catholic Migration Services
Mia, Paralegal, EFLRP, New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG)
Rachel, Paralegal, LGBTQ Law Unit, New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG)
Sarine, Case Manager, Anti-Trafficking Initiative, Sanctuary for Families
Sophie, College and Career Advisor, Comprehensive Youth Development
Clara, Paralegal, Amica Center for Immigrant Rights
Danielle, Communications & Development Associate, Red Tent Fund
Eden, Client Engagement & Community Resources Coordinator, Bread for the City
Eitan, Maryland Community Organizer, Jews United for Justice
Eliana, Community Organizer and Program Assistant (Baltimore Team), Jews United for Justice
Elias, Legal Assistant, We Are CASA
Hailey, Intake Specialist, Tzedek DC
Jimmy, Organizing Fellow, Food & Water Watch
Jo, Street Outreach and Day Center Case Manager, Everyone Home DC
Kobe, Case Manager, Miriam’s Kitchen
Lucy, SE Legal Clinic Coordinator, Bread for the City
Marisa, Virginia Outreach Coordinator, First Shift Justice Project
Zoe, Migrant Support Coordinator, HIAS
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