Battle Against Poverty / The Robert Hicks Show
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A Face Onto the Nation: Robert Bank
Robert Bank discusses his work in promoting Jewish values around the world in an attempt to positively influence public policy, thoughts, and the way the American Jewish community interacts with the world around us.
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My trip to India was another reminder of our sacred duty to others
Just a few weeks ago, I returned from a unique experience in India, meeting with American Jewish World Service grantees in and around Hyderabad and Bangalore. I. Dedicated to ending poverty and promoting human rights in the developing world, the organization has a special focus on working to advance the rights of women and girls, …
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My Summer Reading (and Listening) Diet
One of the things I love most about summer is the opportunity to dive into books, articles and podcasts. Summer, after all, is supposed to be a time when things slow down a bit. Even if they don’t — and they haven’t, especially during this harrowing summer — I still love the idea of extra time for summer reading. And since …
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Living Lives of Value
Next month, my daughter Tamar is headed to Kolkata, India to spend the year teaching in a girls school and volunteering in a health clinic serving young people in the community. She, like so many of her peers, is eager to make a difference in the world. For Jews, this pursuit is age-old. Our texts …
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The Blaustein Foundations
Giving as a philanthropic family with its roots in social justice
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