I was never able to go on AWB as a chanicha, so I wasn't sure what to expect this year as staff. The participants exceeded all my initial expectations. These teens are not just here to visit with friends; they are truly passionate and invested in the work we have done here in LA. Learning about the homeless in the U.S opened all of our eyes to an issue that is seldom discussed in schools.
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Miriam Alexander attends the University of Michigan and is from Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Looking at a Lifetime of Shabbatot
Salo perfecting his grilling skills at PATH
Today marks the first AWB Shabbat I have done in my lifetime. Also, close to last YJ Shabbat I will ever do as a camper. Now for most people this might mean really othing. But, to me it means the world. Young Judaea has taught me many skills and attributes, and Shabbat is the time to look back at what we have learned throughout the week.
~ Salomon "Salo" Levy - 12th Grade, Miami, Florida
The Impact of a Mitzvah
Dan lends a hand. . .
The best part about a mitzvah is that you may never know the impact your action made. Today we completed two tasks that many people from the group deemed superfluous and unhelpful. We
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helped clean and organize three thrift shops that serve primarily impoverished shoppers, and we helped a caretaker clean up public block gardens around the area.
Dan (second from l) winds down after a hard day's work
My experience on AWB was extremely rewarding because I had the chance to see things that I would never see in New Jersey. I got to see skid row which made me realize how lucky I am and how homeless people have such a strong community.
