Author Archives: Helen Bennett
Building Blessing Muscle
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
A Win for Workers’ Rights
Merrimack Valley Human Service Workers Vote ‘Union Yes!’ at NuPath In yet another victory for workers’ rights in the Bay State, a majority of direct care workers at Woburn-based NuPath, Inc. overwhelmingly voted ‘Union Yes!’ in their recent election. Marisa … Read More
Praying with My Feet?
by Julie Aronowitz This piece was originally posted on Ritualwell.org. Do I believe that with God’s strength I can do all things? How powerful would that be? For the months of October and November, I spent every Saturday morning – … Read More
Dylan Kaufman-Obstler’s 5th Graders Get Locked Out of Burger King
We’re proud of current JOIN Fellow, Dylan Kaufman-Obstler, and the 5th grade class at the Boston Workmen’s Circle Center for Jewish Culture and Social Justice! On Sunday, January 12th, Workmen’s Circle fifth-grade students became the newest champions in the fight for … Read More
David Schwartz named one of Forbes 30 Under 30
JOIN for Justice is thrilled to see alum and Board Member, David Schwartz, named to the Forbes Top 30 Under 30 List in Social Entrepreneurship. David Schwartz and Nina Mukherji: What a powerful team of JOIN alumni leading and directing Real … Read More
