Although I’ve been a Jew all my life, and a wanderer as well, I never heard of the tradition of “Shaliach Mitzvah” until this past summer. Loosely translated, it means a mission to do good. The person who is entrusted to undertake this mission, is an agent of good. As such, they are afforded special…
Dream Big and Save a Life with St Jude
Travel and charity have always been intertwined for me. All of my largest, and best trips have had some sort of volunteer/donor component. I’ve brought medical supplies to Siberian orphanages, and I’ve volunteered on archaeological digs. By far the most rewarding work was with children. I think that everyone who works and volunteers at St Jude…