By Jake Max As the old adage goes, a year of service is a marathon, not a sprint. The Repair the World Fellowship - an 11-month opportunity for young adults to engage the Jewish community to address social justice issues through service - is no different. Serving as a Food … [Read more...] about Being a Repair the World Fellow: The Eyes, Ears, and Hands in the Field
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Taking “Service” to the Next Level
By Rabbi Sid Schwarz Community service in the Jewish community has come a long way. I had the privilege of being on the ground level in the 1990’s when the Jewish community got on the bandwagon. The passage of the National and Community Service Trust Act was signed into law … [Read more...] about Taking “Service” to the Next Level
Jim Joseph Foundation announces New Grants
The Jim Joseph Foundation has announced new investments in Jewish teen initiatives and educator training opportunities. Fall 2016 Major grants include: Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta: Community-Based Jewish Teen Education and Engagement Initiative (2016-2021) Up to … [Read more...] about Jim Joseph Foundation announces New Grants
Hundreds Gather for Inaugural Service Matters: A Summit on Jewish Service
At the inaugural Service Matters: A Summit on Jewish Service last week, more than 200 people joined together committed to elevate the place of volunteer service in American Jewish life. The Summit was hosted by Repair the World with more than 35 partners from across the fields of … [Read more...] about Hundreds Gather for Inaugural Service Matters: A Summit on Jewish Service
Jewish Service, Jewish Values, and the Power of Evaluation
One of the goals of Jewish service is instilling Jewish values in rising generations of young Jews. On September 15, Repair the World, and more than 30 partners in Jewish service, social justice, leadership development, and communal engagement, will convene Service … [Read more...] about Jewish Service, Jewish Values, and the Power of Evaluation
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