There Shall Be No Needy, by Rabbi Jill Jacobs, confront today’s most pressing issues, including health care, criminal justice, labor, and the environment.
This book offers a guide to applying Judaism to contemporary American life and for Jewish participation in the American public square.
"Jill Jacobs… engages the debate, challenges our assumptions and pushes us to chart our own Jewish way in the world."
––Ruth Messinger, Executive Director, AJWS
Accepting applications: Selah Boston Cohort
The Selah Leadership Program trains a cross-section of leaders to be effective, sustainable, and collaborative agents for change. We provide unparalleled personal leadership development training, skills to facilitate organizational change, and the opportunity to be a part of a multi-generational network with some of the most innovative and inspiring Jewish social change leaders in the country.
We are currently accepting applications for a Boston Cohort, taking place October 18-21. You must be a resident of and work within the greater Boston area to be eligible.
Learn more about Selah, get an application, or encourage a friend to apply.
An economic crisis. Accelerating climate change. How can you make a difference? What if you could build a home. Bond with local Jewish college students. Cut energy costs for low-income families. Learn from prominent community organizers. Reduce NYC's carbon footprint. And do it all in a week? This summer, you can.
Only 12 slots. Just $299. June 14-21. Don't miss this unique service learning travel experience. Open to New York college students (from NY or currently enrolled in a NY college or university).
Apply online now.
JFSJ Goes Green in The Jewish Week
The Jewish Week has written an article on the recent decision by JFSJ to place family-supporting green jobs at the center of its work. The article explains how JFSJ's work "is making sure the shift to a green economy percolates down to lower-income workers and neighborhoods that have been particularly hard hit by the economic tsunami of the past year." Read more here.
