Or Tzedek: Jewish Teen Institute for Social Justice is a unique, Chicago-based program that provides opportunities for teens from across the country to learn about and take action on current social justice campaigns. Or Tzedek gives teens a Jewish framwork to explore their social justice identities and gives them the tools and inspiration to build […]
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JRR Featured Artist, Saul Kaye, has published a new book! We asked Saul to tell us about his book what it has to do with his life as a Jewish musician. You can find his book on Amazon – be sure to check it out here! I’ve messed up many times in my life – […]
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In 2007, I jumped off a cliff. I had an amazing job as VP of Programs at the Foundation for Jewish Camp, an organization I had helped to grow since basically the beginning. I had incredible opportunities to create national leadership training programs from scratch, including the Cornerstone Fellowship (now well over a decade old). […]
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Repair the World makes tangible differences in lives and communities, and we infuse it with Jewish values, learning about historical and social contexts that surround the issues, reflecting on our experiences, and assessing our impact. In fact, we believe that this ‘infusion’ enables us to serve better – to contribute more consciously and tangibly to the issues we work on and the communities we work in.
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Recognizing the opportunities inherent in city-centers to reach more people, form community partnerships and serve diverse populations, Urban Adamah set its sights on urban agriculture with focuses on social justice and experiential Jewish environmental programming for youth and families. Our farm is currently located on a one-acre undeveloped lot in the heart of Berkeley, which […]
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I’ve attended NewCAJE since 2012, so this year will be my fifth conference! For the first four conferences, I came as part of the Young Professionals program. This year, I’m coordinating the new Emerging Educators fellowship. I’ve also had the opportunity to teach sessions and perform at each conference, forming a community of friends and […]
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Hey JRR! I’m JRR DJ Lee Epstein, a professional host for tv/video and live events. I love being in front of people and facilitating joyful moments with them! I particularly love combining entertainment and education in all my work. Music has been central to forming and maintaining my strong Jewish identity since I was a […]
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Avodah inspires emerging Jewish leaders to become lifelong agents of social change. Our combination of on-the-ground experience through direct service work, intensive leadership development, and inclusive Jewish community enables our participants to make a lasting commitment to pursuing justice. Since 1998, our work has sparked a national network of Jewish social justice leaders, added millions […]
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Every year, the Atlanta Jewish Music Festival (AJMF) celebrates Jewish heritage through year-round live performance events in the Southeast. It’s an amazing organization that brings together a hugely diverse community. Their major event is the annual Spring Festival. Here’s what makes the festival so cool: thousands of Jewish music lovers come together for tons of […]
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I am proud to have served as co-chair of the Celebrate Israel Parade since 2010. The event has been a constant part of my life since I was a grade school student attending Jewish Day School on the Upper East Side. It was always a highlight of the end of our school year. Years later, […]
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