The mission of St. Louis Hillel at Washington University is to enrich the lives of Jewish undergraduate and graduate students in St. Louis so that they may enrich the Jewish people and the world.

Takkana Social Justice Initiative: Seeding a Sustainable Future

Initiative Dates: January 2012-November 2012 - Trip to Muchucuxca, Mexico: May 2012 

If your vision of social justice moves you to get out into the world to be an agent of social change, the Takkana Initiative is for you. Participants will learn about the pressing issues of our time including environmental sustainability, food sovereignty, community greening and what it takes to feed our world. As part of this initiative, students will have hands-on opportunities to work in a traditional Mayan community in Mexico, be a part of a new educational garden in a St. Louis public school, and engage with local and national leaders.

Registration is now open! Cost is $250 which includes program fee and travel to Mexico.  Space is limited to 10 select students.  So, apply now!  Application deadline is January 10th.

Contact Rabbi Andy at rabbiandy@stlouishillel.org for more information.