Tzedek America

History doesn’t live in textbooks, it lives in rooms like this. ✨

Grateful for Dr. Thomas L. Wilder of Bethel Baptist Church, speaking with teens from Congregation B’nai Jeshurun inside this sacred space where courage once shook the nation.

Learning about Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth, the Civil Rights Movement, and what it really means to show up when justice calls. 🕊️✊🏾

Past and present in conversation, Jewish teens listening deeply, Black history speaking loudly, and a reminder that moral courage is contagious. ❤️

Let us take you on a life changing trip through the South, to Guatemala, NYC, Arizona Border, Los Angeles, Eastern Kentucky, Northern California. Travel with a purpose with Tzedek America.

This morning we got on the bus at a very special stop

Immaculate Heart

The Rabbi Emily Feigenson Fellowship is more than just a learning experience—it concludes with a FREE, immersive trip to LA with Tzedek America! Connect with like-minded educators, engage deeply in social justice, and explore Los Angeles through the lens of Jewish values. Apply today and join us for this journey of transformation! 🌆✡️

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2026 Rabbi Emily Feigenson Impact Fellowship Application Please click the link to complete this form.

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This year, Tzedek America stood with Jewish teens who felt isolated at school. We brought students face-to-face with history, injustice, and responsibility, not in theory but in real places with real people. We created spaces where Jews of Color were seen, centered, and affirmed. And we helped young Jews move from feeling overwhelmed by the world to understanding their power within it.

It would mean a lot to be if you could support our work. A year-end gift fuels everything that comes next. Programs. Educators. Scholarships. Capacity. It’s the difference between saying yes or having to say not yet.

With deep gratitude,
Avram

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Apply Today!

We’re thrilled to announce the official launch of the second annual Rabbi Emily Feigenson Impact Fellowship!
This fellowship—created to empower Jewish educators to weave experiential social justice education into their work—honors Rabbi Feigenson’s enduring legacy of compassion, justice, and hands-on learning.
Our 2024–2025 pilot fellowship received incredible feedback and affirmed the power of justice-centered educator training. Building on that momentum, we’re beyond excited to welcome a new cohort of inspiring educators for 2025–2026.
Here’s what our inaugural fellows had to say:
“This fellowship transformed how I understand social impact. Hearing firsthand stories and building real relationships brought Tikkun Olam to life.”
— Director of Service Learning, Jewish High School
“I now clearly distinguish between service-based and impact-driven education — and I’m designing learning with purpose, not just tasks.”
— Assistant Director of Education, Synagogue
“Tzedek America walks the walk. Their authentic relationships made the experience personal, powerful, and deeply meaningful.”
— Educator, Jewish Nonprofit
The enthusiasm and growth from our first-year participants fuel our excitement for what’s ahead. Here’s to another transformative year of learning, justice, and community.
APPLICATION LINK IN FIRST COMMENT

Feigenson Fellowship Promo ✡️ Rabbi Emily Feigenson (z”l) Impact Fellowship | Tzedek AmericaRabbi Emily Feigenson (z”l) was a visionary educator whose warmth, empathy, and commitment t...