So it’s not all about tikkun olam?
Most young Jews volunteer, but say faith is not why
By Leah Burrows
Advocate Staff
Brookline native Emily Raine began volunteering in high school. She volunteered throughout college, joined AmeriCorps while working towards her master’s degree, and continues volunteering today as a young professional.
When she talks about volunteering, she doesn’t talk a lot about tikkun olam or tzedakah. She talks about civil obligation and cultural understanding.
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