After dinner we had a heated discussion about out ideal communities and headed to bead early with building excitement for Tuesday because it is no longer Tuesday, but it is Rebecca’s birthday.
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Mitzvah Corps of the South, Signing Off
We will also bring our experiences back to our own communities, to our synagogues and youth groups, sharing about all the volunteering, community building, and fun. It has been a life-changing experience we will never forget.
Answering the Call: Mitzvah Corps Teens Help Rebuild Birmingham
The tornados that swept through the Southeast in late April killed hundreds and left thousands homeless. By traveling to Alabama to help rebuild homes, MCS participants answered the call from the Birmingham Jewish community and were ready to help.
Making a Difference at Camp Daisy
The atmosphere at Daisy is one that cannot be replicated. It’s one where campers feel free to express themselves and feel accepted by an understanding staff and fellow campers who can relate to their social struggles.
Giving Someone a Home
Something I know I will take away from this trip is the realization that even though manual labor can be tiring and tedious, it really does add up in the end. Being able to say that I contributed to giving someone their home back is amazing. It is a feeling that will always stay with me.
Connecting with Regency Nursing Home
Twenty minutes later, we finished the Winnie the Pooh-themed activity and I encountered something that made me enter my personal comfort zone. Norma smiled a true smile as she looked at the completed puzzle. I made my first memory of tikkun olam at UMC 2011.
Mardi Gras, French Quarter, and Birmingham – oh my!
We climbed into boats and toured around the bayous of Louisiana. Our tour guide taught us about the ecosystem of the swamps and all the animals that call it home. The highlight of the tour was seeing Brutus, a 14 foot alligator eat marshmallows off a stick!
Creating a Kehillah Kedosha, Holy Community
I can already sense many lifetime friendships being formed at we are only four days into this six-week journey. This experience is just beginning and I cannot wait to see what is in store for us in the upcoming future!
Bring it on, San Francisco!
Social action has always been “my thing”,and I’m ready to dig into it with the new people I meet!
Rebuilding the Lower 9th Ward
One aspect of working in the Lower 9th Ward that amazed me was the attitude of the residents. They were so hopeful and faithful to the city and area they call home. As we toured and worked in the community, we witnessed destruction that still remains but also the successful efforts towards rebuilding. We worked side by side with other volunteer groups who, just like us, felt an obligation to do our part to repair the world.
