Tag Archives: DC
Every Family Has a Paid Leave Story
By Hannah Weilbacher When I started organizing with Jews United for Justice’s Paid Family Leave Campaign last September as a new AVODAHnik, I needed to communicate a story that crystalizes why I care about the issue of Paid Family Leave. … Continue reading
Exploring the Divides in DC
By Allison Bolgiano Looking down North Capitol Street at 1:00 am on a Thursday, I get a clear view of the Capitol Building glowing butter yellow. On this blustery January night, I am traversing the streets’ of D.C.’s Shaw neighborhood … Continue reading
Collaboration From the Bottom Up
By Rebecca Koppel and Karin Lavie Social service agencies with similar missions are frequently in competition for adequate funding, talented staff members, and control of policies. The fight over these limited resources leads to inefficient care and serves as a … Continue reading
Praying Our Dues
By Ben Bennett and Kelley Kidd Once, before Pesach, a man entered the home of Rabbi Yossi Ber and asked him a question: “Tell me Rabbi, can I fulfill the commandment of the four cups with Milk instead of Wine?” … Continue reading
Zoomed In: What Life in Poverty Can Look Like
By Kelley Kidd Recently, my coworker, a Jesuit Volunteer Corps Member, and I went out for drinks after work. We met two people who overheard our angst-ridden assessment of menu prices and asked us what we do. We informed them … Continue reading
Making “Other” Into “Our own”: DC Stands Up Against Homelessness
By Kelley Kidd About a month ago, at a community Shabbat with my fellow Avodahniks, we got into a powerful discussion surrounding debt and giving. We talked about the implications of Jewish texts that emphasize the importance of caring first … Continue reading