Originally from Toronto, Canada, Hannah is an alumni of the Urban Adamah Jewish farming fellowship, the Americorps VISTA year of national service, and a member of the Tzedek Lab, a multiracial network of Jewish professionals working toward ending antisemitism and racism. Hannah holds a masters degree in social justice education, and has spent much of her career empowering teens to build stronger community. When she’s not at work, Hannah love

Miriam emigrated from Mexico to the U.S. when she was one and soon after arrived in Detroit. She grew up between Southwest Detroit and it’s suburbs, which offered an opportunity to connect and learn from people of diverse backgrounds. Simultaneously, she learned and experienced the disparities of place-based opportunities among urban-suburban communities. This and the lack of legal status in the U.S. piqued her inter

Sarah was raised in a small town in Massachusetts and began attending Jewish summer camps at the age of 5. She credits these experiences with fostering a rich earth-based, Jewish identity. At 13 she moved to the  High Five State (Michigan) where she has resided ever since (barring a brief stint in North Carolina). After graduating from the Michigan State University, Sarah diversified her r

Ben is a graduate of Bowdoin College where he studied Political Theory, History, and English. While at Bowdoin, he served with the Center for the Common Good — both as a mentor for children with disabilities and as a volunteer helping students register to vote. He cares deeply about structural reform to our democracy and has worked on campaigns for fair redistricting and voting rights. Ben is thrilled to be back in Michigan to learn about th

Kendra recently graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where they studied Jewish Studies and Sociology. Being from the Metro-Detroit area, they’re very excited to be back in the Mitten State after several years in North Carolina. Kendra has worked as a Hebrew School teacher and wrote their senior thesis on the experiences of Jews of color. They’re committed to bringing the experiences of queer Jews and Jews

Madeline is a recent graduate of the University of Michigan where she studied History and Near Eastern Studies. She spent last summer as an intern for Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County working in the Resettlement and Integration Services Department, where she assisted clients, most of whom were refugees, in creating plans to open small businesses and establishing financial independence. Madeline is excited to join Repair the World and

Margaret attended the College of Wooster and graduated with a B.A. in sociology. Her volunteering experience in high school inspired her to apply to the Fellowship. Some of her previous experiences include volunteering with the Minnesota Literacy Council, Children’s Home Society of Minnesota, Neighborhood House (food pantry), Watercourse Counseling Center, and Planned Parenthood. As she considers her career path, Margaret is looking forward

Shira is joining Repair the World after serving as a 2018 Adamah Fellow where she fell in love with farming as a way of prayer. Passionate about farming and food justice, Shira cares a lot about the issues in and around food justice in creating accessible, sustainable options. Shira has gained a deep appreciation for doing service work around food and is ready to expand on her desire to create a more sustainable