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Room for Debate!
Check out what AJWS President Ruth Messinger has to say in the New York Times Room for Debate forum about the Farm Bill – then add your voice to the conversation!
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Travel! Volunteer! Learn!
High school and college-age students – spend your summer in Ghana, India, Peru or Uganda. Volunteer Summer 2012 is now accepting applications. More »
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World Partners in the news!
The Chicago Tribune interviewed current World Partners Fellow, Abigail Russo, for a piece on volunteer opportunities for recent college graduates. Read more »
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President Obama Mentions AJWS at National Prayer Breakfast
President Obama commends AJWS as an organization helping "to bring hope to those suffering around the world." Read more »
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Interfaith Leaders Push Obama Administration for Urgent Action in Sudan’s Border Region as Famine Looms
Over the past five months, fighting has escalated and millions remain trapped in the conflict without access to food. The region faces famine unless the Sudanese government allows a resumption of aid. Read more »
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AJWS Grantee in The New York Times
Silas Kpanan’Ayoung Siakor, co-founder of Sustainable Development Institute, tells The New York Times why rights to land, water and forests are an essential piece of the global human rights agenda. Read more »
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East African Famine Relief
East Africa is experiencing its worst drought in 60 years, resulting in a severe food crisis and famine. Read more »
Parshat Mishpatim includes the first two appearances of the commandment not to oppress the stranger, an injunction that occurs 36 times in the Torah.
Exodus 22:20 and 23:9
(20) You shall not wrong or oppress a stranger, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt.
(9) You shall not oppress a stranger, for you know the soul of the stranger, having yourselves been strangers in the land of Egypt.
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