In Their Own Words – Yana
For Yana Latz, a freshman at Minnetonka High School, the relief mission was a hands-on opportunity to make real change. Whether painting a home, working on an organic farm,...
Articles
Giving – and Receiving – in Houston
Twenty Minneapolis Jewish public school teens spent their Presidents Day break on the ground in Houston, getting their hands dirty and making the world a better place. The teens...
A Transformative Experience for Memphis Teens
Three Memphis teens were among nearly two dozen Jewish public schools teens from across the Midwest who spent Martin Luther King, Jr. Weekend on the ground in New Orleans,...
In Their Own Words – Dylan
Dylan Spiegel may have gone on the relief mission to help build community in New Orleans, but he ended up building another community entirely. A Jewish community. “The highlight...
In Their Own Words – Jillian
Jillian Spiegel, a senior at Germantown High School, signed up for the relief mission for a number of reasons. She wanted to help the less fortunate, she wanted to...
In Their Own Words – Alex
Alex Benditt, a freshman at Shawnee Mission East High, says what he learned most from the mission is just how grateful he should be. “I’m grateful for the safety...
In Their Own Words – Ruby
For Ruby Bierman (2nd from r.), a junior at Blue Valley North High School, the highlight of the relief mission was being able to celebrate her Jewishness with other...
A Transformative Experience for Kansas Teens
Six teens from Kansas were among nearly two dozen Jewish public schools teens from across the Midwest who spent Martin Luther King, Jr. Weekend on the ground in New...
In Their Own Words – Bethany
When Bethany Roberts, a sophomore at Houston High School in Memphis, TN, returned home after the mission, what she felt most was grateful. “I am grateful for my ability...
In Their Own Words – Jonah
For Jonah Stein, getting to see the impact of his actions was the most rewarding part of the relief mission. Jonah, a freshman at Blue Valley North High School...