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Countdown to a New Vision

We are proud to announce a groundbreaking effort by the Jewish Organizing Initiative in collaboration with the Jewish Funds for Justice/ Progressive Jewish Alliance to expand our work to the national level and introduce exciting program expansions across the country. We will build hundreds of top quality Jewish organizers in lay and professional positions inside and outside of the Jewish community, transforming and strengthening individuals and institutions as they work for a more just . . . → Read More: Countdown to a New Vision

Siyyum/Graduation

Join us to honor the work of Fellowship participants and learn more about our groundbreaking plans for the future. Let’s celebrate!

Siyyum/Graduation

Monday evening, June 27th from 6-8:30pm

Combined Jewish Philanthropies

126 High St., Boston, MA

RSVP to  Rebecca by June 22

2010 Fellowship participants celebrating their graduation

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David Schwartz is fighting for food justice

This is the second profile in a series highlighting the work Jewish Organizing Fellows and alumni are doing to fight for justice.

David Schwartz, current Fellow:

David Schwartz came to the Jewish Organizing Fellowship a year after landing a job with the Real Food Challenge, organizing students for just and sustainable food.  Growing up in two very different Boston neighborhoods—one largely Black and Latino and the other a more affluent suburb— David witnessed intense . . . → Read More: David Schwartz is fighting for food justice

Joanna Lubkin is fighting to act on Jewish values

This is the first profile in a series highlighting the work Jewish Organizing Fellows and alumni are doing to fight for justice.

Joanna Lubkin, alumnus 08-09:

When Joanna Lubkin began college at Clark University, she was in love with Jewish ritual and culture. But once she graduated, Joanna realized that her BA in Jewish Studies wasn’t enough.  She wanted a way to connect her passion for Jewish life with her commitment to social justice. . . . → Read More: Joanna Lubkin is fighting to act on Jewish values

What will you fight for?

Jewish Organizing Fellows and alumni are doing impressive work on a wide range of issues. From education reform to fighting foreclosures to finding ways to live out their Jewish values, they are fighting for a change, one campaign at a time.

Over the next month, as we lead up to our first round application deadline on March 18th, we will be unveiling portraits of a number of alumni and . . . → Read More: What will you fight for?