Repair the World’s Favorite Posts of 2011
To celebrate the new year, Leah Koenig rounded up some of our favorite Repair blog posts of the year. These are the stories that made us cry, lifted our spirits, and charged us up to make the world a better place. Read on!
Stop The Noise, Start The Work Of Improving Education
Listen to one narrative, and you hear that teachers’ unions are evil, that teachers are overpaid, under-qualified and unaccountable, and that the only way to save education is by building charter schools and giving vouchers for private schools. But as pundits seek to sway public opinion — as they argue — a generation of children is at risk.
Great Animated Exploration of Charity and Service With Slavoj Zizek
This is a thought-provoking exploration of charity and service in our world. Featuring world renowned philosopher and theorist Slavoj Zizek and the amazing folks at RSA Animate.
Did You Miss The Forward’s Giving Section?
During the week of the General Assembly, The Forward put out a special ‘Giving’ section with articles of interest. Naturally, we liked the ones most connected to the world of Jewish service. See what you missed right here!
What is the Jewish Community Doing for Earth Day?
Exploring Jewish content ideas and volunteerism for Earth Day around the country.
