By Chana Sternberg, 2022–2023 Avodah Chicago Service Corps Member By the end of my senior year of college, I was in a rut of apathy. After four years of studying international development, I had become thoroughly aware of the ramifications … Continue reading
22nd Mar, 2023
During her senior year at Union College, Emily Sullivan spent time on the Mexican-American border, where she met individuals and families who shared stories about their difficult journeys to America and the anxiety caused by not having official immigration status. … Continue reading
23rd Feb, 2023
Last week, senior staff and directors from Jewish day and overnight camps from around the country gathered in Georgia to begin exploring this question. The retreat kicked off an 18-month training program through a partnership between Foundation for Jewish Camp … Continue reading
21st Feb, 2023
Avodah is proud to announce that it has partnered with Foundation for Jewish Camp (FJC) for the second cohort program of the Avodah Institute for Social Change. The 18-month program trains Jewish community professionals to develop their Jewish justice … Continue reading
23rd Jan, 2023
When I received the invitation to the White House Chanukah party, my first thought was of my ancestors and those of my spouse. How amazed these immigrants, who fled the towns of Eastern Europe and the Ottoman Empire, would be … Continue reading
12th Jan, 2023
Chanukah is quickly approaching and while big box stores often dominate this season of giving, we encourage you to shop small. Below are 16 Avodah alumni artists and makers whose creations offer something for every beloved person in your life … Continue reading
30th Nov, 2022
Naomi Barnett (they/them) is a professional writer, editor, and project manager. They currently work at Spotify as the editor-in-chief of the company’s online publication, For the Record. They graduated from Binghamton University in 2016 with degrees in English and Marketing. After … Continue reading
6th Sep, 2022
Avodah’s 2021-2022 Service Corps Members graduated from the program in late July and joined our 1,300+ strong alumni network. We are excited to see these young Jewish changemakers take their next steps, and are grateful for the impact they’ve … Continue reading
28th Jul, 2022
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade is a clear violation of human rights, and, as we’ve seen time and again, low-income, LGBTQ+, and POC communities will disproportionately suffer. With Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’s recent statements, the … Continue reading
24th Jun, 2022
In a recent e-Jewish Philanthropy article, Avodah’s Economic Access Fund is named as the model that Repair the World is now using to help make their program more accessible to young Jews who come from lower-income backgrounds. Continue reading
16th Jun, 2022
Avodah D.C. Corps Members, alumni, staff, advisory council members, and allies rallied on Capitol Hill with our partners, National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), last month to fight for reproductive freedom after it was leaked that the Supreme Court intends … Continue reading
18th May, 2022
Laura Landau (Chicago 2012-2013) grew up in Providence, RI, and attended Barnard College and the Jewish Theological Seminary, where she majored in Urban Studies and Jewish Art respectively. In her Avodah year, she served as the Wellness Coordinator at Friedman … Continue reading
29th Apr, 2022
Avodah’s Shosh Madick speaks out against the death penalty with interfaith justice leaders, including placement organization Promis of Justice Initiatives, at the Louisiana State Capitol. Continue reading
5th Apr, 2022