Blog Feed: Repair the World

Good Read: Where Justice Dwells by Rabbi Jill Jacobs

Published on 2011-07-05 09:00:34

As Repair the World’s recently released study showed, many young Jews feel compelled to help change the world, and are engaged in service and social justice work. However, only a small portion of these young volunteers do this world-changing wo

July 4th Link Roundup

Published on 2011-07-04 09:00:26

Today is July 4th – America’s Independence Day. In addition to being a day of relaxing, barbecues and family gatherings, Independence Day also gives us the opportunity to reflect on what freedom really means and, most importantly, to give

Weekly Torah: Parshat Chukkat 5771

Published on 2011-07-01 09:00:33

This post is part of a weekly series of Torah commentaries presented by the American Jewish World Service. It was contributed by Dani Passow. We read in Parshat Chukkat about the death of Miriam: “Miriam died and she was buried there. There was no

AmeriCorp Volunteers Make a Difference in Joplin, Missouri

Published on 2011-06-30 23:11:33

Check out the video below, which shows the impact that AmeriCorps and Senior Corps volunteers have had (and continue to have) on communities damaged by one of the deadliest disaster seasons on record. These incredible volunteers show up quickly and m

Jewish Identity Here and There

Published on 2011-06-30 12:20:36

Today’s Jerusalem Post reports these observations by Knesset member Nachman Shai (Kadima), head of the legislature’s Conversion Caucus: “There are over 300,000 Israelis [mostly from the former Soviet Union] here who are Jewish in heart, in feel

Diverse set of leaders joins together to battle poverty

Published on 2011-06-30 12:13:51

Detroit — African-American and Jewish community leaders from around the country are expected to wrap up today a conference in Detroit about poverty. The Mission to Detroit conference, sponsored by the Jewish Council for Public Affairs, brought toge

Be Heard: Call for Abstracts for the Journal of Jewish Communal Service

Published on 2011-06-30 09:00:23

The Jewish Communal Service Association in partnership with Repair the World invites submission of abstracts for a special issue of the Journal of Jewish Communal Service, to be published winter 2012, on the topic of Jewish service-learning. Interest

The Family That Helps Together…

Published on 2011-06-29 12:04:39

‘We don’t really do vacations,” joked Pam Wexler, a Westchester mom of two. “I turn them all into service.” The shared experiences helping others are “much more powerful and meaningful and life-changing than a quote-unquote vacation,” s

Poll Finds Young Jews Love To Volunteer — But Not Through Jewish Groups

Published on 2011-06-29 11:09:36

For Jewish social service and advocacy groups, it is a good news/bad news sort of survey: Most young Jews volunteer for social projects, according to a recent, widely discussed poll, but few of them connect this with their Jewish identity, nor do man

Repair Interview: Michelle Snyder at 826LA

Published on 2011-06-29 09:00:02

In 2002, the best-selling author Dave Eggers co-founded 826 Valencia in San Francisco, an innovative tutoring, writing and publishing organization focused on helping students improve their writing skills and get excited about writing. (Fittingly, the

Join the Ma’ase Olam Israel Teaching Fellows

Published on 2011-06-28 09:56:03

Do you have a love of teaching, and a desire to help promote and foster equal rights to education? Now MASA Israel and Israel’s Ministry of Education have teamed up to create a 10-month service-learning program, called Ma’ase Olam –

Join Uri L’Tzedek for a Beit Midrash on Islamophobia and Anti Semitism

Published on 2011-06-27 12:30:39

This coming Wednesday, June 29, join Repair the World grantee-partner, Uri L’Tzedek for their beit midrash (study session) focusing on Islamaphobia and Anti Semitism. Jews and Muslims both face continued discrimination over their religious beli

Monday Link Roundup

Published on 2011-06-27 09:00:59

Happy Monday! Here to get you geared up for the week ahead, is your regular dose of inspiration from around the web. Read on… The Jewish Week featured an essay by rabbinical student, Daniel Millner, on his recent service trip to Alabama to help

What are the experts saying? “Volunteering + Values” Testimonials

Published on 2011-06-24 15:23:52

Read what the leading figures in the secular and Jewish service world are saying about “Volunteering + Values: A Repair the World report on Jewish Young Adults”: “Through my work as a public servant and community leader, I know my s

Young Jews Love To Volunteer, Though Not for Jewish Organizations

Published on 2011-06-24 11:33:31

A just-released study on young Jews and volunteerism reveals that, although young Jews are committed to community service and volunteering, they tend not to associate that interest with their Jewish identities. This is the case despite the fact that

Study says Jews volunteer, but not because of ‘Jewish’ values

Published on 2011-06-24 11:09:42

(RNS) Young Jewish Americans volunteer enthusiastically for a multitude of causes, but the vast majority do not connect their service to their Jewish identity, Jewish institutions or Israel. These findings, from a survey released Thursday (June 23),

Many Young Jews Volunteer but Rarely in Faith Projects

Published on 2011-06-24 11:06:44

About 80 percent of Jews age 18 to 35 have engaged in volunteer work during the past year, but by and large their volunteerism has been infrequent and not related to their faith, according to a new study. The study, commissioned by Repair the World,

Is Volunteering Jewish?

Published on 2011-06-24 10:11:11

While the majority of young Jewish adults volunteer, few see community service as an extension of their Jewish values. Most Jews ages 18 to 35 said that they shy away from volunteering with Jewish organizations because they view them as parochial and

Weekly Torah: Parshat Korach 5771

Published on 2011-06-24 09:00:50

This post is part of a weekly series of Torah commentaries presented by the American Jewish World Service. It was contributed by Jimmy Tabler. “…and we argued passionately but always rested assured that our arguments were indeed ‘for the sa

Study: Young Jews volunteer, but don’t connect it to Judaism

Published on 2011-06-23 14:11:48

SAN FRANCISCO (JTA) — Most young Jews do some kind of volunteer service, but few do it through Jewish agencies or connect it to Jewish values. Poverty, the environment, education and illiteracy are the areas that draw most young Jewish voluntee

Study on Jewish Young Adults Finds Service Not Related to Jewish Identity

Published on 2011-06-23 09:32:12

Jewish young adults overwhelmingly demonstrate an abiding commitment to volunteerism, with a particular interest in efforts to eradicate poverty and illiteracy and preserve the environment. At the same time, their service tends to be infrequent and m

Poll: Among young Jews, activism driven more by universal values than religion

Published on 2011-06-23 09:28:20

(CNN) – The fervent instinct for social action that energized Jewish-Americans when they fought for workers’ rights and civil rights, rallied for the creation of a Jewish state, and battled all sorts of bigotry throughout the 20th century sti

Video: Hillel Students Serve in Russia

Published on 2011-06-23 06:06:15

This past May, a group of 170 Hillel students and their families volunteered to help clean up Jewish cemeteries across Russia – in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Ekaterinburg, and Khabarov. Together they restored headstones, swept up leaves and debris

Volunteering & Values: A Repair the World Report on Jewish Young Adults

Published on 2011-06-22 10:18:10

On June 23, Repair the World will release the first-ever comprehensive study of contemporary Jewish young adults and their attitudes and behaviors towards community service. Entitled “Volunteering +Values: A Repair the World Report of Jewish Yo

Repair Interview: Josh Viertel of Slow Food USA

Published on 2011-06-22 09:00:17

Slow Food’s name says it all. Founded in Italy in 1989, the global organization works, in the words of founder Carlo Petrini, to unite “the pleasure of food with responsibility, sustainability, harmony and nature.” In other words, t

Go to Hazon’s Food Conference this Summer – with Pursue

Published on 2011-06-21 09:00:37

Pursue is teaming up with Hazon to offer partial scholarships to the Hazon Food Conference, this August 18-21. The scholarships, which are designed for participants “interested in developing their leadership and networks in food justice work an

Monday Link Roundup

Published on 2011-06-20 08:00:52

Happy Monday and day after Father’s Day. Hopefully you spent the day relaxing with family and friends. Now, to get your week started off right, here’s your weekly dose of inspiring links from around the web. The Huffington Post published

Weekly Torah: Parshat Shlach 5771

Published on 2011-06-17 08:00:51

This post is part of a weekly series of Torah commentaries presented by the American Jewish World Service. It was contributed by Shira Fischer. For many of us, the situation in Sudan feels hopeless. In Sudan’s western region of Darfur, a genocide h

The Big Jewcy Honors Service

Published on 2011-06-16 06:25:57

Last year, Jewcy.com launched The Jewcy 100 – a list of rising and shining stars within the Jewish community. This year, they’re at it again, introducing the 2011 Jewcy 100 list throughout the month of June. On the list you’ll find

Reflections from Cuba: J-Teen Leadership’s Service in Havana

Published on 2011-06-15 07:44:42

Recently J-Teen Leadership, a community service leadership program for high school students based in Westchester, New York – invited teens and their parents on a unique service trip to Cuba. Before leaving, the teens and their parents engaged t

Gear up for a Day of Service on Father’s Day

Published on 2011-06-14 07:47:38

Father’s Day is held each year on the third Sunday in June – and is coming up this Sunday, June 19. Like every year, Father’s Day celebrates the contributions that dads make in the lives of their children. But this year, instead of

Monday Link Roundup

Published on 2011-06-13 09:00:23

Happy Monday! Hopefully you had restful, fun filled weekends. To get the week started off right, here’s your weekly dose of inspiration and service from around the web. The Huffington Post published a hopeful story and video about two adjacent

Weekly Torah: Parshat Beha’alotcha 5771

Published on 2011-06-10 08:52:38

This post is part of a weekly series of Torah commentaries presented by the American Jewish World Service. It was contributed by Rachel Travis. For years I kept a Jewish calendar on my wall. It was my weekly guide to Shabbat times and my monthly refe

Join Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village for a Family Service Learning Experience

Published on 2011-06-10 00:00:52

Looking for meaningful summer vacation ideas for your family? This August, Repair the World grantee-partner the Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village is offering the opportunity of a lifetime with their Family Service Learning Trip to the ASYV village in rura

Photo Essay: JDC Jewish Service Corps in India

Published on 2011-06-08 09:00:10

This photo essay was originally published on JDC’s In Service Blog (JDC is a Repair the World grantee), and was contributed by JDC Jewish Service Corps fellows, Rachel Feuerstein-Simon and Geraldine Gudefin who just returned from a youth group summ

Up All Night: Studying Service and Social Justice on Shavuot

Published on 2011-06-07 09:00:12

Tonight is the beginning of Shavuot, the Jewish calendar’s most learning-focused holiday. Traditionally, people stay up all night studying Jewish texts, fueled by coffee, cheesecake and curiosity. Last week we posted about the relaunch of On1Fo

Monday Link Roundup

Published on 2011-06-06 09:00:21

Happy Monday! Today’s installment of service-inspired links from around the web includes touching personal essays, inspiring words by Jewish leaders, and tips on how to lead a more sustainable life. Enjoy! AVODAH DC published a blog post by cor

Weekly Torah: Parshat Naso 5771

Published on 2011-06-03 09:00:43

This post is part of a weekly series of Torah commentaries presented by the American Jewish World Service. It was contributed by Jimmy Taber. The conversations at the seder table tend to stay with me long after the proclamations of “Next year in Je

Get Ready for World Blood Donor Day – June 14

Published on 2011-06-02 11:42:27

June 14th is World Blood Donor Day – a day dedicated to spreading the word about the important act of donating blood all year round. According to the American Red Cross, “every minute of every day, someone needs blood” – an av

Relaunch of On1Foot Brings Service and Social Justice Texts to the Masses

Published on 2011-06-01 09:59:31

Have you ever wished there was a place to find an array service and social justice-related Jewish texts, all in one place? It would make those last-minute Passover seder speeches, those d’vrei Torah (sermons) at synagogue, those college papers,

Repair Interview: Ami Dar of Idealist.org

Published on 2011-05-31 09:24:25

Like many young people, I found my first non-profit job out of college on Idealist.org – an organization that “connects people, organizations, and resources” online to help build a better world. On the morning of my first day I dist

Monday Link Roundup

Published on 2011-05-30 09:00:45

Happy Monday and Memorial Day! In honor of those who have served and continue to serve our country – both in uniform and in everyday life – here is a special round up of service-inspired stories from around the web. The Forward published

Weekly Torah: Parshat Bamidbar 5771

Published on 2011-05-27 09:00:40

This post is part of a weekly series of Torah commentaries presented by the American Jewish World Service. It was contributed by guest writer, Dvar Tzedek alumnus Rabbi Elliot Kukla. Whenever I am on an airplane, the in-flight entertainment makes me

On Tap: The National Faith, Justice and Civic Learning Conference

Published on 2011-05-25 08:40:20

Looking for a dose of inspiration this summer? Head to Chicago on June 16-17 for the National Faith, Justice and Civic Learning Conference held at DePaul University. Co-sponsored by the Interfaith Youth Corps, DePaul University’s Division of St

Lending a Hand to Missouri’s Tornado Victims

Published on 2011-05-24 18:14:41

On Sunday, a tornado ripped through Joplin, Missouri leaving at least 122 people dead and some 1,500 people missing. According to an article in the Wausau Daily Herald, it was the deadliest single tornado in America in the last 60 years. Meanwhile th

Repair Interview: Aaron Firestein of BucketFeet

Published on 2011-05-24 09:00:44

In 2007 when he was a senior in college, Aaron Firestein started drawing on canvas shoes and sharing the designs with his friends on Facebook. That creative impulse eventually morphed into a full-fledged business with a social conscious. Together wit

What They Said: Inspiring Commencement Speeches

Published on 2011-05-23 12:00:18

This past week and weekend, many high schools and colleges held their commencement ceremonies – and many more are coming up this week. Of course one of the biggest highlights of graduation (aside from the rush of accomplishment!) is hearing the

Monday Link Roundup

Published on 2011-05-23 07:43:40

Happy Monday – looking back at last week’s roundup I see that I wrote about the soggy spring weather. Not much has changed. Fortunately, this week’s roundup of service-related links is even more chock full of inspiring stories than

Weekly Torah: Parshat Bechukotai 5771

Published on 2011-05-20 09:00:11

This post is part of a weekly series of Torah commentaries presented by the American Jewish World Service. It was contributed by guest writer, Lisa Exler, senior program officer at American Jewish World Service. Walking—putting one foot after the o

Young Judea Year Course Participants Help Rebuild Yemin Orde

Published on 2011-05-19 12:05:50

This post was originally published on Young Judea’s Year Course blog, Year Course: not a year off – a year ON. It was co-written by Young Judea Year Course’s Assistant Director, Kate Nachman, Director of Specialty Tracks, Ayana Adle

36 Under 36 List Brimming with Service Heroes

Published on 2011-05-18 09:00:35

The fourth annual “36 Under 36” list – put out each year by the New York Jewish Week was published last week. And, just like in years past, the list was filled with people doing world-changing, tikkun olam work. Kudos to the Jewish

Repair Interview: Jennifer Turner Celebrates AmeriCorps Week

Published on 2011-05-17 11:43:55

This week is the 5th annual AmeriCorps Week – a celebration of AmeriCorps service from coast to coast. AmeriCorps, which was launched in 1993, has more than 700,000 members and alumni in this country. This is their week to take stock in the imp

4 Questions for B’Tzedek Volunteer Stephanie Schneider

Published on 2011-05-16 12:00:19

This interview was originally posted by Boulder Jewish News. It features a future participant of Repair the World grantee-partner organization, B’Tzedek/LIFE. Stephanie Schneider is graduating with Honors from Colorado State University in May and h

Monday Link Roundup

Published on 2011-05-16 08:12:26

Happy Monday. Here in New York it is a soggy, spring day – great for the flowers, but less great for keeping energy levels up. To help you recharge, here is your weekly dose of inspiring service-related stories from around the web. Jspot, the b

Weekly Torah: Parshat Behar 5771

Published on 2011-05-13 11:18:39

This post is part of a weekly series of Torah commentaries presented by the American Jewish World Service. It was contributed by Dani Passow. Parshat Behar begins with a bold and challenging mitzvah: “For six years you may sow your field and for si

Update on The Tornado Cleanup

Published on 2011-05-12 08:14:51

When natural disasters like hurricanes and tornados strike, they can leave entire families and communities struggling to pick up the pieces. As witnesses to the tragedy, our natural inclination is to help – donating money or food, or heading to

Repair Interview: Zachary Dominitz of Change.org

Published on 2011-05-11 10:31:45

You’ve likely heard the famous Mahatma Gandhi quote, “Be the change you want to see in the world.” Change.org – a company that helps people and organizations start online, petition-based campaigns to create meaningful change i

Best Websites to Promote Volunteerism

Published on 2011-05-10 11:35:09

Did you know that in 2010 volunteerism increased by 11%, according to a study by Cone?  Volunteers also reported giving close to $2,600 as compared to non-volunteers who gave just $230, according to study by VolunteerMatch. Furthermore, 67% of those

Two Questions for Lisa Barkan of Volunteer Jerusalem

Published on 2011-05-10 09:00:41

Take off the tourist glasses, and see Jerusalem through a new set of eyes with Volunteer Jerusalem – a brand-new (launching this summer!) 5-day volunteer program for people aged 21-28. The program is focused on community volunteering and deep e

Volunteer for Disaster Recovery in the South and Japan with HandsOn

Published on 2011-05-09 10:52:03

HandsOn Network is actively working with our affiliates who are in the disaster impacted regions from the recent domestic tornadoes and flooding. We are also actively supporting our international affiliate who is working with recovery efforts in Japa

Monday Link Roundup

Published on 2011-05-09 09:00:12

Happy Monday and day after Mother’s Day! However you spent your time yesterday – hanging out with your mom, your kids, or your friends, or just celebrating the beautiful May Sunday, we hope it was spectacular. To help ease you back into t

Weekly Torah: Parshat Emor 5771

Published on 2011-05-06 09:00:49

This post is part of a weekly series of Torah commentaries presented by the American Jewish World Service. It was contributed by Rachel Travis. We are currently in the third week of the omer—the 49-day period of nightly counting between Pesach and

Serve in Nepal this Fall with Tevel b’Tzedek

Published on 2011-05-06 08:50:10

Repair the World Street Team at Hillel at UCLA

Published on 2011-05-05 12:02:56

As part of our efforts to create a culture of Social Justice here at Hillel, we formed a partnership with Repair the World which works to inspire American Jews and their communities to give their time and efforts to serve those in need and to make se

Jews on Twitter

Published on 2011-05-04 14:18:10

More and more members of the world’s faith communities are taking to the internet and social media in order to connect with fellow believers. Among this growing trend are prominent religious leaders, thinkers and authors who are bringing their

Photo Journal: A Yahel Service Journey – Apply by May 31

Published on 2011-05-04 10:24:43

Looking for a unique, service-driven experience in Israel this fall? Check out the Social Change Program by Repair the World grantee-partner Yahel – a 5-month immersive service learning experience for people between the ages of 21-27. Based out

58 Teach For America Corps Members to Visit Israel!

Published on 2011-05-04 10:23:36

This summer, for the third year running, Team Schusterman will join forces with the Samberg Family Foundation to bring Teach For America corps members on a 10-day trip to Israel to tour, explore, learn first-hand about the Israeli educational system

Join Us for Celebrating Tzedek, May 16

Published on 2011-05-04 09:39:05

Sixty-three years after the signing of Israel’s Declaration of Independence, the New Israel Fund invites you to celebrate the social justice values enshrined in that document. In partnership with Hazon, Repair the World, and Pursue, we will host me

Thousands of Jewish Teens Participate in J-Serve 2011

Published on 2011-05-04 09:25:44

This April an estimated 10,000 teens participated in J-Serve, the National Day of Jewish youth service. This year marks the seventh year in which Jewish youth from across North America, Europe and Israel have participated in J- Serve, in an effort to

Repair Hero: Danny Magerman

Published on 2011-05-02 14:26:32

Honoring Yom Hashoah and 9/11 – with Remembrance and Service

Published on 2011-05-02 10:56:16

Today is Yom Hashoah, or Holocaust Remembrance Day – the official day of commemoration for the 6 million Jews murdered during the Holocaust. All across Israel and in communities throughout the United States, people are pausing to remember and t

Help Victims of the Tornadoes in the US South

Published on 2011-05-02 09:00:40

Last week, a series of tornadoes ripped through six states in the southern United States including Tennessee, Mississippi, Georgia, Virginia, Kentucky and Alabama, killing more than 300 people and destroying and severely damaging hundreds of homes ac

Weekly Torah: Parshat Kedoshim 5771

Published on 2011-04-29 11:17:30

This post is part of a weekly series of Torah commentaries presented by the American Jewish World Service. It was contributed by Jimmy Taber. Everyone is crying out for peace None is crying out for justice I don’t want no peace I need equal rights

J-Teen and J-Serve Join Together to Promote Literacy

Published on 2011-04-28 10:48:36

Earlier this month, we published a story about J-Serve, the National Day of Service for Jewish Teens. So what did J-Serve look like on the ground? Here’s one inspiring example: J-Teen Leadership – a teen-founded and led volunteer organiza

Post Passover Reflections from JDC’s Jewish Service Corps

Published on 2011-04-27 09:00:42

This essay was originally published on JDC’s In Service Blog (JDC is a Repair the World grantee), and was contributed by Esther Burson who is spending the year serving in Estonia with the JDC Jewish Service Corps. Part of the experience of Jewi

Get Ready for Mother’s Day with Jewish Women International

Published on 2011-04-26 09:00:39

Mother’s Day is coming up in two short weeks (May 8), but there is no need to panic if you have not figured out just the right way to tell your mom how much you care. Jewish Women International – an organization that empowers women and gi

Monday Link Roundup

Published on 2011-04-25 09:00:30

Happy Monday! Hopefully you had great seders and your Passover matzo-thon (which ends tomorrow at sundown) is going well. To keep you going strong, here are some inspiring service related stories from around the web. The Huffington Post featured a st

Celebrate Art and Human Rights with Jewish Heart for Africa

Published on 2011-04-22 09:55:04

On May 3rd, celebrate art and human rights at a photography exhibit in New York City hosted by Jewish Heart for Africa – an organization that works to bring sustainable technologies from Israel to rural African villages. The one night exhibitio

Celebrate Earth Day and Passover

Published on 2011-04-21 14:59:48

This year, Passover and Earth Day (which will be celebrated tomorrow, Friday, April 22) coincide. While Tu Bishvat – aka “The New Year of the Trees – is often identified as the Jewish Earth Day, Passover’s themes of freedom, c

Help Close Israel’s Achievement Gap with Masa’s Teaching Fellows Program

Published on 2011-04-18 10:00:23

Hey college grads – have you ever thought about teaching English in another country? Now Masa Israel Journey and the Israeli Ministry of Education are joining forces to create the Israel Teaching Fellows program. Outstanding college graduates a

Link Roundup: Passover Edition

Published on 2011-04-18 07:19:29

Tonight Jews around the world, along with their family and friends, will sit down together at Passover seders. They will drink four cups of wine, sing Dayenu and hide the afikomen. And most importantly, they will tell stories about searching for free

Weekly Torah: Parshat Acharei Mot 5770

Published on 2011-04-15 09:00:16

This post is part of a weekly series of Torah commentaries presented by the American Jewish World Service. It was contributed by Dvar Tzedek alumna Rachel Farbiarz. Parshat Acharei Mot details the elaborate rituals performed by the High Priest on the

Ending the Scandal of Hunger in America

Published on 2011-04-14 10:09:14

The following op-ed was originally published at JTA. It was written by Leonard Fein and Jackie Levine, who are co-chairs of the 2011 Hunger Seders organized by the Jewish Council for Public Affairs. The Hunger Seders take the powerful line from the s

Sourcing Service – Jewish perspectives and approaches

Published on 2011-04-13 12:44:30

Judaism and service have had an intimate relationship for thousands of years: from contributions to the mishkan in the desert to the recent participation of Jewish community members in everything from advocating the cease of genocide in Darfur to sup

Why This Night is Different: Service and Social Justice at the Passover Seder

Published on 2011-04-13 10:23:29

Last Sunday, I attended “We Are Activists: A Proudly Progressive Seder,” hosted by The Workmen’s Circle/Arbeter Ring in New York. I listened to young children sing songs and recite poetry about the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire in Englis

Celebrate National Volunteer Week with Repair the World

Published on 2011-04-12 10:51:39

Yesterday we shared some inspiring essays and thoughts about National Volunteer Week, which runs through this Saturday, April 16. Today, we invite you to take some time to celebrate with Repair the World. The idea behind National Volunteer Week (whic

Responding to Conflict in Israel with Service

Published on 2011-04-11 11:58:52

The renewed violence in Israel is devastating for peaceful citizens on both sides of the conflict, and also for American Jews watching from afar. Meanwhile, there are both immediate steps that need to be taken to aid victims of the violence, as well

Monday Link Roundup

Published on 2011-04-11 10:44:05

Happy National Volunteer Week! Not to mention the official countdown week to Passover. To celebrate, here is your weekly round up of inspiring service posts from around the web. The Huffington Post published a piece by Michael Piraino of the National

Weekly Torah: Parshat Metzora 5770

Published on 2011-04-08 09:00:40

This post is part of a weekly series of Torah commentaries presented by the American Jewish World Service. It was contributed by guest writer and Dvar Tzedek alumnus, Rabbi James Jacobson-Maisels. Parshat Metzora describes the outbreak of “an erupt

Repair Interview: Joe Solomon of 350.org on Climate Change and Building a Movement

Published on 2011-04-07 08:55:50

When it comes to social issues, climate change can sometimes feel particularly overwhelming. And yet while evidence of climate change’s impact keeps rising, the voice of skepticism and global warming denying grows ever stronger. Enter 350.org,

Repair the World’s Jon Rosenberg Talks Jewish Service with PresenTense

Published on 2011-04-06 10:54:21

Recently, PresenTense Magazine launched an entire issue dedicated to Jewish service. We think that’s a great thing. In the pages you’ll find excellent, thoughtful articles that discuss everything from food, faith and justice, to direct se

J-Serve Adds Jewish Spin to Global Youth Service Day

Published on 2011-04-05 08:00:15

Last week we posted about Global Youth Service Day, a weekend devoted to celebrating kids and teens making a difference in their communities, all over the world. One amazing way you can get involved with GYSD, and give it a Jewish spin, is to partici

AJWS Accepting Applications for their Dvar Tzedek Fellowship

Published on 2011-04-04 14:00:19

Every Friday, Repair the World publishes a Weekly Torah column featuring the writings of Dvar Tzedek Fellows from the American Jewish World Service (AJWS). The column takes the weekly parsha (the Torah portion being read that week) and examines it th

Monday Link Roundup

Published on 2011-04-04 10:09:27

Happy Monday! Here in New York we got a glimpse of real spring this past weekend, and it was invigorating. To bring some of that energy into the week, here is your weekly dose of inspiring service related posts from around the web. AJWS announced tha

Weekly Torah: Parshat Tazria 5771

Published on 2011-04-01 10:00:30

This post is part of a weekly series of Torah commentaries presented by the American Jewish World Service. It was contributed by Dani Passow. Parshat Tazria begins with the laws of circumcision: “When a woman conceives and gives birth to a male…o

Global Youth Service Day is Coming Up – April 15-17

Published on 2011-03-31 19:47:53

Calling all kids! Join in the fun on April 15-17 for Global Youth Service Day – an “annual campaign that celebrates and mobilizes the millions of children and youth who improve their communities each day of the year through service and se

Repair Interview: Jenni Wolfson on Documenting Human Rights Abuses with WITNESS

Published on 2011-03-30 10:19:39

Video has the power to change the world by changing the way we see it. In Brooklyn, an international human rights organization called WITNESS is working to leverage video’s power by providing training and support to organizations to utilize vid

The White House Campus Interfaith and Community Service Initiative

Published on 2011-03-29 09:00:58

Two years ago, the White House made headlines by planting a vegetable garden on the South Lawn. The goal, said First Lady Michelle Obama, was to educate people – both adults and especially kids – about healthy, local eating and spread tho

Tune In Tonight: “All Together Now, A Celebration of Service” on NBC

Published on 2011-03-28 13:41:42

Tune in tonight on NBC (8/7c) for “All Together Now: A Celebration of Service,” – a live broadcast of an event hosted by the Points of Light Institute. Here’s more info about the show from the NBC’s website: The Points o

Monday Link Roundup

Published on 2011-03-28 09:00:08

Happy Monday everyone. Hopefully you had a restful weekend, and to get your week started off right, here is our weekly round up of stories – some touching and sad, others hopeful, all inspiring – from the world of service on the web. Holl

Supporting Workers’ Rights on the 100th Anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire

Published on 2011-03-25 13:56:23

While many gains have been made, 100 years after the fire, workers' rights are still in jeopardy. That is why it is so important to view anniversaries like today's as a reminder that we still have work to do to ensure safe, fair labor conditions for

Weekly Torah: Parshat Shmini 5770

Published on 2011-03-25 10:12:04

This post is part of a weekly series of Torah commentaries presented by the American Jewish World Service. It was contributed by Jimmy Taber. At times, I find that my fellow social justice activists are tired. Tired from the barrage of need they face

Spotlight on: JChoice

Published on 2011-03-24 10:14:32

Following up yesterday’s post about the growing number of young people getting involved in service and philanthropy, here’s a Jewish organization that is leading the way on both fronts. Meet JChoice – an online social networking com

Encouraging Our Youngest Service Heroes

Published on 2011-03-22 22:19:38

The New Yorker launched the 20 Under 40. The New York Jewish Week published the 36 under 36. But for some, those age requirements are simply far too old. eJewish Philanthropy recently ran a story announcing a contest that skews dramatically younger:

How to find the right volunteer for the job

Published on 2011-03-21 09:47:55

Daily news reports abound in past weeks of mega-earthquakes, tsunamis, nuclear radiation, revolutions, and drug cartel wars. They can be overwhelming, but these world events also offer opportunities for those who hear the call to pitch in and practic

Monday Link Roundup

Published on 2011-03-21 08:00:45

Happy Monday – we hope you had a wonderful and joyous Purim! To help you get adjusted back to weekday, most-likely costume-less life, here are some inspiring stories of service from around the web. The Huffington Post shared a heart-warming sto

Weekly Torah: Parshat Tzav 5771

Published on 2011-03-18 07:08:08

This post is part of a weekly series of Torah commentaries presented by the American Jewish World Service. It was contributed by Rachel Travis. I have very distinct memories of standing in shul under my father’s tallit as a child, trying to peek th

REALITY Israel Webinar, Thursday 3/17

Published on 2011-03-17 13:06:31

We are pleased to invite you to participate in a Repair the World/RepairLabs webinar on Thursday, March 17, at 2:00 PM Eastern, where we will be presenting the results of a new study about the impact of the REALITY Israel Experience for Teach For Ame

Celebrate National Agriculture Week: Register for the Jewish Farm School’s Spring Programs

Published on 2011-03-17 09:00:06

International Pancake Day, National Felt Hat Day. Celebrate Your Name Week… No matter how obscure or niche an interest, there’s almost certainly an official day or week designated on the calendar to celebrate it. Well here’s one cel

MSU Hillel’s Inspiring Alternative Spring Break in Los Angeles

Published on 2011-03-16 09:00:06

The following post, written by Josh Fishman, was originally published on the Michigan State University Hillel’s blog about MSU’s recent City Year / Hillel Alternative Spring Break (ASB) trip in Los Angeles. Wow. After going into the week

Clowning Around: Two Volunteers Reflect on Bringing Joy to Patients

Published on 2011-03-15 09:00:07

Every volunteer is different. They bring different skills and strengths to their service work, and glean different lessons and values from their experiences. In the hopes of capturing that diversity of experience, Repair the World interviewed two vol

Monday Link Roundup

Published on 2011-03-14 09:00:21

Happy day after daylight savings – you must be tired. To help wake you up, here are some inspiring and powerful stories of service from around the web. The situation in Japan post-last week’s earthquake and tsunami is still very grim, but

Help Japan Now!

Published on 2011-03-11 12:06:35

This morning, the island nation of Japan was hit by a series of severe earthquakes — including its largest in over 100 years (8.9 magnitude) — which was subsequently followed by a devastating tsunami that has wreaked untold havoc upon Japan’

Weekly Torah: Parshat Vayikra 5771

Published on 2011-03-11 10:26:26

This post is part of a weekly series of Torah commentaries presented by the American Jewish World Service. It was contributed by Shira Fischer. One of the most amazing messages of Judaism is the potential for change. Throughout the Jewish year, we co

Meet the Change: Pursue Talks with Political Organizer and Author Billy Wimsatt

Published on 2011-03-10 10:21:24

This post, which was originally published on Pursue’s website is part of an ongoing series called “iChange,” which profiles change-makers in their own words. Interview by Rachel Ann. You once said about people who want to make change, “We hav

Getting Ready for Purim – By Fighting Hunger

Published on 2011-03-09 08:30:18

Purim is coming up next week (March 19 at sundown), which means its time to get your costume in order. Well, in my case, it means procrastinating for another week and then making some cat ears out of construction paper at the last minute…but yo

Honoring 5 World-Changing Women on International Women’s Day

Published on 2011-03-08 09:00:41

The inspiring profiles below were originally published on the American Jewish World Service’s website in honor of International Women’s Day (which is celebrating its 100th anniversary today). These women have gone above and beyond to put

Monday Morning Link Roundup

Published on 2011-03-07 09:00:53

Happy Monday or, if you’re in the New York area like I am, happy cold, windy Monday. A day like today deserves some inspired, thoughtful pieces on labor and the nature and value service to help warm things up. Enjoy! Rachel Olstein Kaplan, who

Weekly Torah: Parshat Pekudei 5771

Published on 2011-03-04 09:00:19

This post is part of a weekly series of Torah commentaries presented by the American Jewish World Service. It was contributed by Dani Passow. The Israelites’ first building project—the Mishkan—is about to be completed. We can recognize similari

Neither rain nor snow keeps Jewlicious from its appointed sounds

Published on 2011-03-02 10:31:46

Matisyahu performs every year at Jewlicious, the three-day Jewish learning and music weekend that takes place at the Alpert Jewish Community Center in Long Beach and this year drew some 900 college students and young professionals. A friend to JConne

Repair Interview: Shoshana Wineburg and the Yahel Social Change Program

Published on 2011-03-02 09:00:13

Yahel is a new and exciting addition to the world of Jewish service (and also a Repair the World grantee). Founded by Dana Talmi, the organization, which is less than a year old, is already making huge strides in promoting service in Israel. Their pr

What Jewish Service Learned from the Peace Corps

Published on 2011-03-01 09:00:27

Today, March 1, marks the 50th anniversary of when President John F. Kennedy announced the creation of the United States Peace Corps. The program – an American volunteer program run by the US government that has sent over 200,000 Americans to o

Celebrate the National Day of Unplugging by Giving Back

Published on 2011-02-28 16:31:15

The National Day of Unplugging challenges us to put down our smartphones, stop checking our email, stop updating our Facebook and Twitter statuses, and take time for the things that matter.

Monday Morning Link Roundup

Published on 2011-02-28 09:00:26

Happy Monday and happy post Oscars night. If you made it through the whole thing, mazel tov! You had a long evening – get yourself another cup of coffee. If you’re like me, you skipped the show altogether, but checked in to Twitter just o

Weekly Torah: Parshat Vayakhel 5771

Published on 2011-02-25 08:00:03

This post is part of a weekly series of Torah commentaries presented by the American Jewish World Service. It was guest writer and dvar tzedek alumna, Rachel Farbiarz. In Parshat Vayakhel the Children of Israel built the Tabernacle. The project deman

Three Voices, One Goal: Jewish Service in Participants’ Own Words

Published on 2011-02-24 09:00:27

What does Jewish service look like? Turns out, the answer to that question is as varied as the people engaging in the service itself. For some, it’s about digging their hands in the dirt and literally repairing the world by planting a community

Finding Service in the Garden

Published on 2011-02-23 09:00:04

In Jewish tradition, a Bar Mitzvah is typically considered to be a celebration of religious achievements, and an affirmation of one’s membership in the Jewish community. For me, on the other hand, becoming a Bar Mitzvah meant a celebration of the e

On Faith and Service in Haiti

Published on 2011-02-22 09:00:38

This guest essay by Rabbi Sid Schwarz was originally published in the Washington Jewish Week. Read Rabbi Schwarz’s most recent post, “Tzedek and Chesed: Re-Thinking the Relationship Between Advocacy and Service” here. On the first a

Monday Link Roundup

Published on 2011-02-21 09:00:31

Happy Presidents Day! Hopefully you have the day off to celebrate the inspiring acts of service our presidents give to America. But even if you’re in the office, get your day started off right with a dose of inspiring and intriguing, service-re

Weekly Torah: Parshat Ki Tisa 5771

Published on 2011-02-18 08:00:23

This post is part of a weekly series of Torah commentaries presented by the American Jewish World Service. It was contributed by Rachel Travis. What does it mean to “count”? To count can mean to tally items to determine the total—as in, the tea

Repair Interview: Sheva Tauby of iVolunteer

Published on 2011-02-16 09:00:35

Loneliness is a plague that affects many elderly residents in New York and throughout America – and for Holocaust survivors, the feeling of being alone in old age can be particularly acute. That’s why Sheva Tauby and her husband Rabbi Tzv

“Profiles of Our Fallen” During National Salute Week

Published on 2011-02-15 09:00:36

This week is National Salute to Veteran Patients Week – an annual opportunity for people to say thank you to 98,000 veterans who served this country in the U.S. armed services. There are several ways you can observe National Salute Week, includ

Monday Link Roundup

Published on 2011-02-14 09:00:05

Today is a rather special Monday – it’s Valentine’s Day, of course, and also the 376th anniversary of the Boston Latin School, the country’s first public school (founded in 1635). So with love and hope for erudition in our hea

From India to Columbia, Sara Hahn

Published on 2011-02-08 08:00:53

This post, which was originally published on Pursue’s website is the first in an ongoing series called “iChange,” which profiles change-makers in their own words. It has been almost five years since I returned from India as a partic

Apply Now for the PresenTense Global Summer Institute

Published on 2011-02-07 10:00:06

Got an idea that could change the world? Now is your chance to get your voice heard and make an impact at the PresenTense 2011 Global Summer Institute. The Institute’s fellowship brings together Jewish innovators from across the country and wor

Monday Link Roundup 2.7.11

Published on 2011-02-07 08:08:37

Welcome to Monday – the other side of Super Bowl XLV where, aside from the game itself and the usual bevy of cute, creative, and/or scandalous commercials, one of the more interesting moments was a video showing former football stars reciting T

Tzedek and Chesed: Re-Thinking the Relationship Between Advocacy and Service

Published on 2011-02-04 14:16:10

I come to questions about the relationship between tzedek and chesed both as a professional in the justice world and as rabbi who thinks about ways that the Jewish tradition might inspire Jews to advance positive social change. When I founded PANIM I

Repair and Reflection: Service Learning and Our World

Published on 2011-02-04 10:39:55

The Jewish community has long understood that peer-group trips are an effective way to strengthen the Jewish identity of teens and young adults. The advent of Taglit-Birthright Israel in 1999 ushered in a revolutionary new era of intensive immersive

Weekly Torah: Parshat Terumah 5771

Published on 2011-02-04 08:00:07

This post is part of a weekly series of Torah commentaries presented by the American Jewish World Service. It was contributed by Dvar Tzedek alumnus Guy Austrian. Whether it’s the next neighborhood, another city or a continent away—wherever you f

Service Opportunities for Winter/Spring

Published on 2011-02-03 08:00:26

Warm weather may still be several weeks away, but the opportunities for service and learning this winter/spring are definitely beginning to heat up. Read below and find out how you can plug into a season of service. ReelAbilities The JCC in Manhattan

Promoting Democracy and Human Rights in a Time of Turmoil

Published on 2011-02-02 11:18:31

Last night, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak announced that he would not run for reelection at the end of his term, following days of massive anti-government protests in Cairo and throughout Egypt. In Yemen, President Ali Abdullah Saleh did the same

Poetry Competition Honors the Memory of The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire

Published on 2011-02-02 09:09:45

Calling all poets, wordsmiths and rhymers: The Forward is sponsoring a poetry contest to remember the tragic fire that engulfed the Triangle Shirtwaist Company in lower Manhattan on March 25, 1911. According to their website: “A century ago, 14

Alternative Break’s Role in Social Change

Published on 2011-02-01 08:30:16

This post by University of Maryland senior, David Botwick-Ries, was originally published on the Maryland Hillel blog. As a college student, skirting around the phrase “Social Change” has become outright impossible. Every campus group and organiza

Monday Link Roundup

Published on 2011-01-31 09:00:30

Hello Repair the World readers – long time no write! I am thrilled to be back editing this site after a few months’ away (while I was filling in for an editor taking maternity leave at Saveur magazine). Thanks so much to Dvora Meyers for

Rabbis Protest Glenn Beck

Published on 2011-01-28 10:30:24

Our own rabbi-in-residence, Rabbi Will Berkowitz was invited to appear on Cenk Uygur’s MSNBC program as one of the leading signatories of a nationwide group of Rabbis calling on Fox News to sanction Glenn Beck for his incessant use of inflammatory

Weekly Torah: Parshat Mishpatim 5771

Published on 2011-01-28 09:30:08

This post is part of a weekly series of Torah commentaries presented by the American Jewish World Service. It was contributed by Dani Passow. After describing a series of laws dealing with property, damages, injury and other torts, our parsha conclud

Selah Leadership Program

Published on 2011-01-27 14:18:06

Selah is the first leadership training program created for Jewish leaders working in the social justice and change arena. Its purpose is to give participants a solid foundation on which to build a career in service and repairing the world. The Selah

Finding Meaning in Miami

Published on 2011-01-26 13:52:17

About three months ago, a close friend who attends the University of Delaware asked if I would like to accompany her school’s Hillel on an eight day trip to Miami, Florida. I could earn community service hours, and have an inexpensive vacation. I t

‘Gen-Y’ is Hungry

Published on 2011-01-26 13:50:56

It comes as no surprise that in a world where many neglect the importance of community, iPhones, iPods, and iPads constantly and consistently appear as the trendiest gadgets. These devices represent a culture that desires to deconstruct the power and

Taking A Chance To Help

Published on 2011-01-26 12:00:36

This guest post was contributed by Jared Brown about his experiences volunteering at a homeless shelter in Seattle, WA. Part 1 – Read Carefully! My story began in the summer of 2008. Jacquie, a friend of mine who at the time was the chairperson of

Repair Interview: A Young Filmmaker

Published on 2011-01-25 12:31:59

By day, Jonathan Shepard, 27, works for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the sector responsible for the majority of foreign aid used for humanitarian relief and development. By night, weekend and during any other spare time, She

Monday Link Round Up

Published on 2011-01-24 11:55:41

Another weekend has passed and it’s time to plunge headlong into a full work week — no Federal holiday devoted to service to shorten this one down to four days. Here’s some inspiration to get you through. And for those of you readin

Inside the Classroom: A TFA Corps Member’s Personal Story

Published on 2011-01-21 12:00:07

This guest post was contributed by Eli Klein, a Teach for America corps member working in Miami. Just three weeks after graduating from Cornell University, I found myself on a plane to Miami to begin my training as a Teach For America (TFA) corps mem

Weekly Torah: Parshat Yitro 5771

Published on 2011-01-21 09:30:00

This post is part of a weekly series of Torah commentaries presented by the American Jewish World Service. It was contributed by Shira Fischer. One year ago last week, on January 12, 2010, the Caribbean country of Haiti, already the poorest country i

Short on Time, Long on Service

Published on 2011-01-20 15:11:27

Last month, Repair released the results of its commissioned study about the effect that short-term service trips have on the participants and the communities they seek to help. The verdict: these shorter ventures can have positive impacts on the comm

Wednesday Link Round Up

Published on 2011-01-19 12:22:43

Today is Tu B’Shvat, which is the birthday of the trees so if you see one, give it a hug. Or an e-card. (A tree might consider a paper one to be offensive.) But bad jokes aside, it’s the middle of the work week (albeit a short one for most) and h

Living Out Their Jewish Values — Quickly

Published on 2011-01-19 11:24:42

In Gedera, a predominantly Ethiopian town in central Israel, a group of college students from the University of Massachusetts began clearing a litter-strewn courtyard in the town center. Their goal: to plant a community garden in a little more than a

Some More Thoughts on Repair the World’s New Study and Short-term Service

Published on 2011-01-19 11:20:55

Repair the World’s new report on their short term Jewish service learning programs takes on the efficacy question from the other side: Instead of asking if the programs are doing Jewish well, it asks whether they’re doing good well. In th

Making Service Matter

Published on 2011-01-19 11:16:36

Volunteerism comes in all shapes, sizes and outcomes. There are the one-day service projects that can galvanize those who participate, but may not always have the kind of oomph that leads to lasting change. There are long-term commitments like Teach

New Study Shows Social Impact of Short-term Service Learning Programs

Published on 2011-01-19 11:14:10

Repair the World this morning is set to release a study into the long-term effect of short-term service learning programs such as alternative spring breaks. In the lead up to the report, which will be released in a conference call at 11:30, Repair of

Spotlight On: Tu B’Shvat’s Connections to the Environment and Service

Published on 2011-01-18 18:15:18

Tomorrow night marks the start of Tu B’Shvat (the 15th day of the Jewish month of Shvat), which is the rabbinically ordained birthday of trees. The original purpose of giving trees a birth date was to calculate their age in order to know when to ti

MLK Day 2011

Published on 2011-01-17 12:57:39

Today is Martin Luther King Day, a Federal holiday that celebrates the birthday of the man who came to symbolize the Civil Rights and nonviolence movements in this country, and who was ultimately felled by an assassin’s bullet in 1968. Congress tur

Serving: Jewish and Proud

Published on 2011-01-17 12:09:57

I am proud to stand among two dozen fellow Americans who honor the legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by serving today as 2011 MLK Day Ambassadors. I approach this task with a strong sense of purpose thrown into high relief by recent e

Doing Good in the “Real World”

Published on 2011-01-16 09:30:03

Of course by “Real World,” I don’t mean the MTV “reality” series where young singles are put up in a swanky apartment with little to do other than drink and use the communal hot tub. But reality television is perhaps not the most inappropri

Weekly Torah: Parshat Beshalach 5771

Published on 2011-01-14 09:30:18

This post is part of a weekly series of Torah commentaries presented by the American Jewish World Service. It was contributed by guest writer, Rabbi Brent Chaim Spodek. Everybody wants something. There are very few of us who have reached the level of

Identity Crisis

Published on 2011-01-12 11:00:27

This essay was contributed by Lily Shaffer, a Global Citizen Year (GCY) Fellow who is spending her post high school gap year working in Ecuador with Pastoral Migratoria de Ibarra. This article originally appeared on GCY’s blog. I want you to ta

Repair Interview: Rachel Ishofsky and Jewish Heart for Africa

Published on 2011-01-12 09:30:34

Rachel Ishofsky, the associate executive director of Jewish Heart for Africa (JHA), an organization which brings sustainable Israeli technologies to African villages, has been involved in service since she was an undergrad living in Ghana for six mon

Monday Link Round Up

Published on 2011-01-10 10:51:45

The first full week of the new year is behind us, which means it’s time to start forecasting what the next 11+ months in social justice will look like. But in addition to noting some forthcoming trends, we’ve got some inspiring links abou

Weekly Torah: Parshat Bo 5771

Published on 2011-01-07 09:00:27

This post is part of a weekly series of Torah commentaries presented by the American Jewish World Service. It was contributed by Rabbi James Jacobson-Maisels. In Parshat Bo, when describing the final plague about to be wrought on the Egyptians, God d

Jewish Funds for Justice Launches Detroit Area Initiative

Published on 2011-01-06 13:20:00

Detroit is a city that is best known for producing cars but it will now also be known for producing tomorrow’s young Jewish service leaders. To help revitalize this once vibrant urban center, the Jewish Funds for Justice (JSFJ) has just developed a

MLK Day of Service

Published on 2011-01-05 13:00:19

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: ‘What are you doing for others?’” With MLK Day just under two weeks away on January 17th, if you haven’t satisfactorily answered tha

Service in Pictures

Published on 2011-01-04 12:30:53

The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) is perhaps best known for its international charitable work, bringing volunteers, supplies and services to foreign countries where Jews live, no matter how small the population may be in those pa

Monday Link Round Up

Published on 2011-01-03 13:49:41

Well it’s no longer morning so I won’t trouble you with lyrics bemoaning the start of yet another work week. Instead, I’ll send you merrily into 2011 with reads and opportunities from around the blogosphere, which will hopefully ins

Queens College Students Take Action Against Flaum’s

Published on 2011-01-03 12:30:20

This guest post was contributed by Dasi Fruchter, a student at Queens College. Two years ago, during my freshman year at Queens College, I found my passion for Jewish social justice when I started a Challah for Hunger chapter on campus, an organizati

New Year’s Round Up

Published on 2010-12-31 13:30:39

As 2010 draws to a close, it’s time to a look back at the year in service and activism that was and think ahead to the challenges of 2011, perhaps even making some volunteer and service oriented resolutions (there it is – -the “R

Eliminating Food Deserts in Los Angeles

Published on 2010-12-31 11:30:45

After conducting over 200 surveys, LA Voice Pico, a religion based nonprofit in Los Angeles which works to engage low income communities with issues that deeply impact them, concluded that one of the biggest hurdles to purchasing healthy and fresh fo

Weekly Torah: Parshat Vaera 5771

Published on 2010-12-31 09:00:01

This post is part of a weekly series of Torah commentaries presented by the American Jewish World Service. It was contributed by Jimmy Taber. “Look, I am holding a ten-dollar bill in my hand. I propose to walk around the Biltmore Hotel, a total of