Moishe House Boston: Kavod Jewish Social Justice House is an innovative grassroots organization, striving to create a welcoming and vibrant Jewish community for people in their 20s and 30s, and to connect them with social action and community-building opportunities in Boston and beyond.
Goals of Moishe/Kavod House
- Create an inclusive community of young Jews and activists through Shabbat dinners, social action, Jewish learning, and the arts.
- Connect the Jewish community with social action and ‘world repair’ tikkun olam work.
- Train and develop young Jewish leaders to build community, organize social action work, and run Jewish programming.
About Our Name
“Eizehu mechubad? Hamechabed et haBriot.”
“Who receives honor/kavod? The one who treats all beings with kavod.”Pirkei Avot [Sayings of the Ancestors] 4:1
At the Moishe/Kavod House, we seek to treat all with honor, recognizing the unique talents each person has to share. Through this kavod, young people are empowered to strengthen both the Jewish community and local social activism.
Our Core Values
- Inclusive – We believe communities are stronger when they include people from many backgrounds.
- Jewish – We believe the Jewish tradition offers meaningful lessons and rituals that can deepen our lives and guide our work for justice. We welcome Jews from across the religious spectrum.
- Progressive – We care about social justice and the environment, and believe change is possible when we work together.
- Leadership Development Oriented – We believe each person has something to offer, and that everyone can learn to be a leader who makes our community stronger.
- Local and Tangible – We work on service projects and organizing campaigns that directly impact the Boston community and environment.
- Replicable – We hope our work can serve as a model for similar houses around the country. We do our best the first time around, and keep track of your feedback to make our project even better as it grows.