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A Closer Look, Part 4: A Homeschooler Goes to School
05/21/2012 by Greater Boston Jewish Coalition for Literacy (GBJCL)

A Closer Look, Part 4: A Homeschooler Goes to School

GBJCL trains volunteers of all ages. Most young volunteers serve through GBJCL’s partnership with the TELEM service learning program which engages teen and tweens in... Read More
Posted in: Social Activism
A Closer Look, Part 3: How to Fit Tutoring into a 100-hour Work Week
05/14/2012 by Greater Boston Jewish Coalition for Literacy (GBJCL)

A Closer Look, Part 3: How to Fit Tutoring into a 100-hour Work Week

In 2008 when Lane Berry (which later became Raymond James) Associate Ben Kaplan was offered the opportunity by his coworker to tutor students at a... Read More
Posted in: Social Activism
A Closer Look, Part 2: An Intergenerational Partnership
05/07/2012 by Greater Boston Jewish Coalition for Literacy (GBJCL)

A Closer Look, Part 2: An Intergenerational Partnership

I recently visited two unique GBJCL groups that each travel as a team to tutoring. They are from Jewish Community Housing for the Elderly (JCHE)’s... Read More
Posted in: Social Activism
Back to School
04/17/2012 by Greater Boston Jewish Coalition for Literacy (GBJCL)

Back to School

I returned to my elementary school this past fall. It had been years since I’ve visited, and I was impressed to see the new carpets,... Read More
Posted in: Social Activism
A New Volunteer Continues his Father’s Legacy
04/09/2012 by Greater Boston Jewish Coalition for Literacy (GBJCL)

A New Volunteer Continues his Father’s Legacy

This blog post is dedicated to the memory of Mr. Lee Shulman, who volunteered for 14 years with GBJCL (nearly as long as our program’s... Read More
Posted in: Social Activism
A Labor of Love
04/04/2012 by Greater Boston Jewish Coalition for Literacy (GBJCL)

A Labor of Love

I cannot emphasize enough how much we appreciate all our GBJCL volunteers, returning and new. Please know that we truly value each and every volunteer’s... Read More
Posted in: Social Activism
Seder with a Generous Helping of Social Justice: The ReachOut! Haggadah
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03/26/2012 by JewishBoston.com

Seder with a Generous Helping of Social Justice: The ReachOut! Haggadah

This year, when we gather together to celebrate Passover, the Jewish holiday of freedom, we will eat a great meal, enjoy four glasses (at least!)... Read More
Posted in: Social Activism
TELEM: Jewish Youth Making a Difference Together
03/14/2012 by TELEM: Jewish Youth Making a Difference Together

Not Always What You Expect

TELEM, a program run by the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Boston, works with Boston area Jewish teens, integrates volunteer service with classroom learning and... Read More
Posted in: Social Activism
One Visit at a Time: Jewish Teens Making a Difference
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02/22/2012 by TELEM: Jewish Youth Making a Difference Together

One Visit at a Time: Jewish Teens Making a Difference

Rabbi Sally Finestone from Congregation Or Atid in Wayland shares the experience of her students in the TELEM program.  Her students have the opporuntity to... Read More
Posted in: Social Activism
Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Boston
02/10/2012 by Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Boston

Dayenu: Reflections on Israel and Homelessness in Haifa

A reflection wrriten by 2012 JCRC Boston-Haifa Learning Exchange participants Joe Finn, Executive Director of Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance. Reflecting upon my visit to... Read More
Posted in: Israel & Overseas
 
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