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Faith and Service, Pt. 2: AVODAH -- The Jewish Service Corps

In this podcast we discuss the organization Avodah, a nonprofit that offers young people a chance to affect social change while deepening their commitment to Jewish life by serving for a year at anti-poverty organizations. Idealist's Amy Potthast speaks with Amy Ravis Furey about the influence of Avodah in her career path, and her mission of lifting up youth to change the world. They talk about the role of Jewish social justice teaching, the alumni nework, and the impact Avodah has had in the world and on its corps members. Herself an alumna of Avodah, Amy Ravis Furey serves as New York City Program Director.

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