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Pictures from the 2010 JOI Siyyum/Graduation

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Rebecca Herst

Here are some photos taken at the JOI Siyyum and Graduation a couple weeks ago by Maglen Kaiser. It was an inspiring afternoon full of storytelling and celebration. Thanks to everyone who was able to join us!

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Alumni and Fellows March in Pride Parade

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Rebecca Herst

The rains on Saturday didn’t stop JOI Fellows and Alumni from marching in the Pride Parade with Keshet and the Workmen’s Circle. Their enthusiasm was captured in Sunday’s Boston Globe! Eliza Parad, current Fellow, is on the far left and … Read More

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JOI Alumni Reflections Featured on Repair the World Blog

Posted on June 10, 2010 by Rebecca Herst

Click here to check out a great blog post featuring four JOI alumni and their thoughts thoughts and perspectives on how community organizing has shaped them as practitioners of tikkun olam.

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Importance of alumnus work highlighted in New York Times

Posted on June 10, 2010 by Rebecca Herst

Dan Gelbtuch (JOI 07-08) and the teens he works with as part of Youth Force at the Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation have been working hard on the issue of youth jobs for months. Click here to read recent coverage … Read More

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JOI Siyyum and Graduation, June 27, 2010

Posted on May 25, 2010 by joinadmin

Join us in celebrating our 2009-2010 Fellows and the work that they’ve done this year. Location: 126 High Street Date: June 27, 2010 Time: 3-5 PM Google Map Dessert will be served RSVP to: rherst@jewishorganizing.org If you are unable to … Read More

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