14 Jan

Posted at 00:06h in Gap Year

A few weeks ago, I spoke at my mom’s shul about my experiences as an AVODAH corps member and as an employee of Tivnu. I spoke some about my own Jewish journey: about my childhood in the Jewish community of the Greater Chicago Area, about my early interest in social change, including my role as my high school youth group’s Social Action Vice President....

08 Jan

Posted at 20:07h in Gap Year

I am learning many new things at Tivnu. I am learning a lot about wealth and poverty in the  U.S. through all of our educational sessions.  For example, I got to tour Dignity Village, a community for people experiencing homeless....

Tivnu in the NY Times

Taking a gap year at home can be as meaningful as doing one abroad.
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