JVN Blog

We believe we know and understand the notion of reciprocity: “the state of mutual dependence or influence.” However, it’s a notion that is often harder to practice. The Hebrew word Natan, which means gift, is a palindrome, spelt the same backwards and forwards. This is because giving is not just something that can positively affect […]

As he prepares to leave JVN, Intern Mike takes a frank look at the world of internships

As we approach Purim, the festival of giving, Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner shares her story of volunteering and giving time together as a family.

Internships often get a bad press. But good internships can offer great possibilities. Here JVN’s intern Mike reflects back on his time at JVN…

Known for blending traditional Jewish themes with reggae, rock and hip hop sounds. Matisyahu, who’s very much in the news this week, talks about what volunteering means to him

By Rabbi Harvey Belovski. In just a few days, Jews around the world will celebrate Pesach, which recalls the Exodus of the Israelites from ancient Egypt…

Iwas brought up in a family where volunteering was the norm. From my grandmother’s work with refugees from Nazi Germany and the Stepney Jewish Girls’ Club to my parents’ work with the Ben Uri, I grew up thinking it was just a standard part of life. It was both about being Jewish and about being […]