The Latest from From the Field

Putting People First: Elevating Kehillah through Relationships

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Helen Bennett

JOIN will be co-presenting in a series of trainings in the New York area on relationships, as they are at the heart of vibrant congregations and communities. JOIN will be co-presenting alongside Dr. Ron Wolfson, author of Relational Judaism and … Read More

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Rabbi Stephanie Kolin finds her strength in superheroes, from Moses to the X-Men

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Helen Bennett

This article was originally posted as the Cover Story in the Jewish Journal on February 12th 2014. Rabbi Stephanie Kolin is an alum of JOIN’s Seminary Leadership Project and is on JOIN’s Board of Directors. Also highlighted: Rabbi Noah Farkas, … Read More

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Minimum wage increase: Dignity, or job killer?

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Helen Bennett

This article highlights the organizing of JOIN alum, Julie Aronowitz ’07-’08, and her work with Brockton Interfaith Community. Proponents of the increase say it will make a small but much-needed improvement for the working poor, while the South Shore Chamber … Read More

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Four Questions with Allegra Stout, Community Organizer for People with Disabilities

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Helen Bennett

This piece was originally posted on Jewishboston.com. By Molly Parr February is Jewish Disability Awareness Month, so this week I’m chatting with Allegra Stout, a community organizer at the Boston Center for Independent Living. Tell me about the Boston Center for … Read More

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Building Blessing Muscle

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Helen Bennett

By Ilana Lerman This piece was originally posted on Ritualwell.org. It feels like a superpower: to know how to stop time, command presence with another being, and articulate the gift that says, “I see and love you. Keep going.” It’s … Read More

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