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“If I am not for myself, who will be for me?” The work of repairing the world starts from within. Meet national mindfulness and fitness instructors who have dedicated their lives to helping people improve their health. Hear from celebrities who have dedicated their lives to mental health and mental health awareness. Grapple with difficult…

Humanity began with one person, Adam, so that no one could say to another, “My ancestors are greater than yours” (Mishna Sanhedrin 4:5). During this exploration, we will meet with Black leaders in the field of racial equity. We will learn with organizations led by Jews of Color in the United States and discuss the…

We learn from the Torah that we should leave the corners of our fields for those who are hungry. In this workshop, participants will engage with the concepts of food insecurity in the United States by meeting teen and adult activists in the field. We will conclude the workshop with a hands-on sustainability pickle making…

Maimonides’ “ladder of giving” will be our guiding text in learning about the Jewish laws of giving. In this workshop, participants learn about the difference between social enterprise and a traditional nonprofit, discuss “solutions privilege,” and dig into the role of equity in grantmaking. Participants will meet the founders of successful multi-million dollar social enterprises.…

Since the times of the prophets, we learn from Isaiah to “take the unsheltered into our homes.” We will learn about several nonprofits and social enterprises that are striving to have an impact on the issues of homelessness in Los Angeles. This experience includes a virtual tour of Skid Row in Los Angeles. Participants will…

One of the 613 commandments in Judaism is to honor older adults, but this is not always what we often see. During this workshop, we will learn about gerontology from experts in the field and explore how to connect with older adults through creative art therapy (dance, music, and art). We will hear from older…

In Genesis, we learn that we are all created in God's image, yet we all are different in looks and abilities. We will meet with various nonprofit founders and social enterprise professionals who create opportunities for children and adults with varying special needs. We will have the opportunity to ask hard questions and break our…

The holiday of Passover reminds us to “not wrong a stranger or oppress them, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt” (Exodus 22:20). Participants on this journey learn portrait art from an artist who is a US Citizen who immigrated from Mexico. We learn to cook a traditional dish, hear from government and…

Israeli innovators are often first on the scene when it comes to disaster relief, rapid emergency response, and creating technology that conserves energy and protects the environment. Every country deals with problematic systemic issues, Israel is no exception. We will meet some of Israel’s leading innovators and discuss our obligation to Israel’s social justice vision…

Throughout the Torah, we are taught that we are partners with God in taking care of the Earth and that while the Earth is on loan to us, we do not own it. In this “Environmental Justice 101” program, participants are introduced to basic concepts in the struggle to preserve our environment. This experience includes…