The Latest from Alumni At Large

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

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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

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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

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“Moving from Transactional to Transformational” with Rabbi Elan Babchuck

This piece was originally posted in the Providence Monthly. Highlighting Rabbi Elan Babchuck, Seminary Leadership Project alum What he does: Rabbi, Temple Emanu-El on the East Side since 2012 Why we like him: Young, dynamic clergyman reinvigorating a temple that turns 90 … Read More

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On Bridging the Gap

By Rabbi Elan Babchuck, alum of the Seminary Leadership Project, rabbi at Temple Emanu-El in Providence, Rhode Island, and former community organizer in LA. Rabbi Babchuck reflects on the profound potential of the community organizing training JOIN for Justice led for 43 Conservative … Read More

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