The Jewish Journal has an article highlighting Alexandra Kukoff’s Mitzvah Project which is a book about Mitzvah Projects. Areyvut is proud to have featured Alexandra in our Teen Scene that profiles students throughout the country that have done innovative Mitzvah Projects. To submit a Mitzvah Project for consideration in her book, e-mail her directly at Continue Reading »
Those that know me well will be surprised that I am writing about Valentine’s Day but know that I will take every opportunity available to highlight ways to infuse one’s life with chesed and meaning. So here are a few ideas: Buy flowers and bring or send them to your local hospital. Make a donation Continue Reading »
Here is an article that makes you want to go out and make a difference in the world right now. These ten amazing kids and teens give of themselves in different and creative ways. It just goes to show you that you can give to others and make a difference in someone’s life no matter Continue Reading »
This past Sunday we had a unique event with the Young Israel of Teaneck where children made stuffed animals to donate to agencies that help sick children locally and in Israel. The program was awesome! The kids had a great time and learned a valuable lesson at the same time. Their parents were thrilled with Continue Reading »
We are excited about the Jewish Communal Fund and J-Teen Leadership Tzedakah Summit on Poverty & Hunger this Sunday. As part of the program Areyvut will be leading a text study for teens and parents. Below is one of the texts that we will be using and questions to consider. Isaiah 58: 7-8Share your bread Continue Reading »
With an op-ed in the JTA Rabbi Avi Weiss reminds us all that February 11 will be 25 years since Natan Sharansky became a free man. I have read Mr. Sharansky’s book, articles, speeches and had the pleasure of hearing him speak at the PEJE Assembly in 2008. He has done a great deal to Continue Reading »
It’s February and that can only mean one thing…no, not more snow (though that is a possibility)…the Areyvut Summer Internship is coming back! Do you think you have what it takes to not only have a great summer, be an active and utilized team player and also impact the lives of others? Then we want Continue Reading »
Rabbi Kenneth Brander wrote an op-ed in the JTA that highlights the importance of engaging the Gen Y generation through service and I could not agree with him more. He writes: “We must insure the placing of service learning initiatives and leadership opportunities within a rich Jewish context. This allows our experiential experiences to give Continue Reading »
On January 12, 2010 a catastrophic earthquake hit Haiti killing more than 300,000, injuring more than 200,000 and close to 1,000,000 were homeless. Recently on the one year anniversary and during that week people throughout the world and the news focused on Haiti, highlighted what has taken place since the earthquake and what still needs Continue Reading »
Yeshiva University recently started a monthly series of Shabbat Table Discussions: Engaging Conversations to Enhance Your Shabbat Experience. This month they address the question and issue of making time for chesed. You can use this as a resource with your students, family and to enhance your discussion this Shabbat.
