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Theory of Relevancy
(Cross-posted from PresenTense.org) “I felt that something was missing, namely an understanding of what it fundamentally means to be Jewish.” These words were written by a young Jew in her 20s, a Teach For America corps member committed to service, to educational equality, to tikkun...
Why Does Teach For America Care About REALITY?
(Cross-posted from PresenTense.org) We at Teach For America are trying to build a movement of leaders committed to ending educational inequality in the United States. To do this, for the past 20 years, we have recruited, trained, and supported recent college graduates of all academic...
Celebrating Shabbat with Teach For America!
On the occasion of Teach For America’s 20th Anniversary Summit, we hosted a Shabbat dinner for 155 Teach For America staff, corps members and alumni who had descended upon Washington, D.C., alongside nearly 11,000 of their colleagues, to take stock of the organization’s progress over...
A Story in the Tapestry: Relaxation, Reflection, and Rejuvenation
Jordan Friedland participated in the 2010 REALITY Israel Experience for Teach For America Corps Members trip. On Friday, November 19th, 2010, we convened for our first Shabbat dinner as the Monthly Teach For America Chicago Shabbat Crew! The 10-person crew is an extremely eclectic mix,...
The REALITY Israel Experience: An Impact Study
*(Includes The REALITY Israel Experience: An Impact Study for download) Summary: The REALITY (Renewal, Education, Action, Leadership, and Inspiration) Israel Experience is a unique leadership development opportunity for selected Teach For America corps members. Corps members with interests in and affiliations with the Jewish community...
Where Relevant Meets REALITY
The first time I had a serious conversation with Lisa, a Teach For America (TFA) corps member in her early 20’s, was when I walked by and noticed her crying. She told me her story of having two Jewish parents but being raised with no...
REALITY Israel Experience 2010: Update 5
REALITY Israel Experience for Teach For America Corps Members brings corps members to Israel for 10 days of touring, exploring the Israeli educational system, self-reflection and learning. The program is a partnership between CLSFF, the Samberg Family Foundation, Teach For America and the Center for...
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