Repair the World, Hillel International to draw 800 college students in service, learning for 25th anniversary of 9/11
As the nation prepares to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, Repair the World (an organization that mobilizes Jewish communities to take action to pursue a just world) and Hillel International (the world’s largest Jewish campus organization) will engage more than 800 college students across the U.S. at approximately 15 campus Hillels to honor this solemn day through acts of service.Supported by a grant from 9/11 Day and AmeriCorps, campus Hillels nationwide will host volunteer projects addressing food security, environmental stewardship and other pressing local needs, paired with Jewish learning grounded in the importance of remembrance and renewal.“Most college students today know Sept. 11 through history books and the stories they’ve heard from family, teachers and the media,” said Melissa Levine, senior director of strategic initiatives at Repair the World. “On that day, people came together to care for one another. Service is a way for young adults to…
Repair the World and Hillel International will mobilize over 800 college students across 15 Hillel campuses nationwide for service and learning events to commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Supported by a grant from 9/11 Day and AmeriCorps, students will participate in volunteer projects addressing food security and environmental stewardship, paired with Jewish learning focused on remembrance and renewal. Melissa Levine, Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives at Repair the World, stated, "Service is a way for young adults to connect with and carry forward that legacy." This initiative also marks the launch of Repair the World's National Days of Jewish Service, a month-long program from September 10 to October 10, engaging thousands of young adults in various volunteer opportunities.
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