A Call to Wake
By Hannah Rich My stomach turned as I picked up the phone. “No, I will not be taking a job at your education start-up… Yes, I know that it is an incredible opportunity… Thank you, I appreciate the offer… This … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Yom Kippur
To Choose or Not To Choose, That Is The Choice
By: Sarah Porzucki Disclaimer: I apologize for any deliriousness that found its way into this post– the bulk of it was written while fasting. It was 1pm on Yom Kippur and my stomach was growling and grumbling–the sounds were reminiscent … Continue reading
What Are You Reading?
Originally from Canada, Ora received her B.A. and M.A. from the University of Toronto. As a Corps member, Ora worked with the New Orleans non-profit Resurrection After Exoneration, helping wrongfully convicted men become advocates for change in the justice system … Continue reading
Three Ways to Make this Yom Kippur More Meaningful
This post originally appeared on the Jewish Council on Urban Affairs blog here. Miriam Grossman, a 2009-2010 AVODAH alum, now works as the Educational Programs Coordinator for the Jewish Council on Urban Affairs in Chicago on the Judaism and Urban … Continue reading
Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen?
Rachel Lee was an AVODAH New Orleans Corps member in 2008-2009. She continues to work at her placement, Kids Rethink New Orleans Schools, as a staff member. She is interested in using theater as a tool for social change and … Continue reading
Make Heshbon Hanefesh Meaningful for Yourself
During this time in the Jewish year, it is traditional for Jews to perform a Heshbon Hanefesh, an accounting of the soul. This is time to realistically and honestly look inwards and acknowledge where we have fallen short this past … Continue reading