Author Archives: Hannah White
A Newsworthy Gathering
The Jewish world has never trumpeted its connection to the late Saul Alinsky, the father of modern community organizing. Maybe it’s because his methods — he called his signature work “Rules for Radicals” — have long been controversial. He’s still … Read More
Sowing the Seeds of Sustainability
Join the Greater Boston Jewish community for an in-depth exploration of cuisine, agriculture, labor, business, health, access, history, and spirituality. Participate in a range of hands-on activities, Jewish textual reflections, and contemporary food justice sessions. Sunday April 22, 12:00pm-8:00pm Hebrew … Read More
Making Payment Reform a Little More Accessible
JOIN for Justice Organizing Fellow Ari Fertig has done it again! Fertig, of the famed tumblr 99 Percent Have 99 Problems has meme-ified the world of health-care policy. Fertig’s new project, Payment Reform Made Meme, aims to make payment reform more … Read More
The Secret of Moishe House Boston’s Success, and Why You Should Come to the JOIN for Justice National Summit
Over the past several months, since moving out of Moishe House Boston and becoming a congregational rabbi, I’ve been thinking about the Moishe House community that I have made my home for the past 6 years, and what makes it … Read More
Daily Beast Names Jonah Pesner One of the Most Influential Rabbis of 2012!
Newsweek’s “Daily Beast” published its list of the Top 50 Influential Rabbis of 2012, and guess who’s on it? That’s right, JOIN’s very own Board Chair, Rabbi Jonah Pesner. We’re thrilled! And the timing couldn’t be better as we prepare … Read More
