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Below are blogs, opinion pieces, and articles written by or about OLAM and its staff members, partners, members, and others in the OLAM network.

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Meaningful Jewish Rituals for Volunteer Experiences

This guide offers a collection of rituals and blessings reimagined for volunteer and learning experiences, with guidance on how to integrate them throughout a program.

Peoplehood in Practice: Fostering Meaningful Jewish Connections Through Service

A practical guide to designing meaningful and intentional encounters between young Jews from Israel and the Diaspora.

A Meaningful Seder: Social Justice Haggadot

With the 2025 Passover season upon us, OLAM invites you to explore an array of haggadot for your Seder, created by some of our partners, each uniquely crafted to highlight the intersections of tradition, social justice, and contemporary issues.

Inspire your students to take global action rooted in Jewish values

Workshops and tools for Jewish student organizations seeking to engage their staff and students on pressing global issues through a Jewish lens, and to foster a deeper commitment to global responsibility.

The Case for Global Responsibility

This source sheet, part of OLAM's Jewish Learning Journey series, looks at the question of Jewish responsibility in a globalized world.

Universalism and Particularism in Jewish Tradition

This source sheet, part of OLAM's Jewish Learning Journey series, explores the delicate balance and the tension between universalism and particularism in Judaism.

Israel as a Global Citizen

This source sheet, part of OLAM's Jewish Learning Journey series, examines the role of Israel and the Jewish people's role in the world.

On the Ethics & Efficacy of Providing Support to Others

This source sheet, part of OLAM's Jewish Learning Journey series, examines the concept of a savior mentality in charitable endeavors.

Global Giving Guide

This booklet, created by OLAM and the Jewish Communal Fund, offers tools & resources for giving ethically around the world.

Ethical Practices Resources

A list of resources, curated by OLAM, dealing with the pursuit of ethical practices in international development, humanitarian aid, and global volunteering.

Humility in the Pursuit of Justice

Anavah (humility) is a cornerstone of Jewish values and beliefs, no less important than the pursuit of justice and chesed (acts of loving kindness). This sourcebook contains traditional and modern sources about humility.

Making a World of Difference: Educational Workshops on Global Jewish Responsibility

OLAM offers workshops and seminars for emerging and current Jewish leaders. See samples and book a seminar for your organization.

#70million

#70million was a call to the global Jewish community in 2020 to take action for refugees, asylum seekers, and displaced people around the world, powered by OLAM.

Sukkah of Peace: A Global Justice Journey

“A Sukkah of Peace: A Global Justice Journey” features daily-themed coloring posters that will bring a global justice perspective to your Sukkot celebration.

Fellowship, Internship & Volunteer Opportunities in Developing Countries

This page includes a list of all OLAM partner organizations that have fellowship, internship, and volunteer programs or opportunities in developing countries.

Ethical Practices Spectrums

OLAM’s Ethical Practices Spectrums are tools offered by the Aspire Ethical Practices program that pinpoint four stages along a continuum of ethical practices in various topics. The spectrums allow OLAM partners to identify potential areas for improvement, and can help them clarify specific actions they can take to reach the next stage.
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