Jewish Stereotypes Redefined

Sara

Worcester, MA

United States

Jewish

Dog Mom

Geek

Tell Us Your Good Deed:

I "tithe" - give 10% of my income to charities that feed poor people, take care of abandoned animals, and help disabled people with needed equipment.

Why are you participating?:

All human beings are G-d's image; the most important teaching of my religion.

Jess

Worcester, MA

United States

Tattooed

Jewish

Traveler

Tell Us Your Good Deed:

I volunteered with an organization called Horizons for Homeless Children and am co-director of a club at Clark University called Youth Outreach Worcester -- we visit local high schools and facilitate classes on identity development and social justice.

Why are you participating?:

It's taken me a long time to learn that how others see you does not define you.

Rebecca

Bisexual

Social Worker

Jewish

Tell Us Your Good Deed:

I started a Pride club at the school where I work.

Elyana

Jewish

Rosy-cheeked

Puzzle Fan

Tell Us Your Good Deed:

During the heatwave this summer, I made sure to have water, Powerade and protein bars for the folks in our community experiencing homelessness.

Why are you participating?:

Being Jewish and queer means a lot of people decide who I am before meeting or talking to me and I'm more than the amazing identities I was born with!

Dani

Genderqueer

Anxiety Disorder

Jewish

Tell Us Your Good Deed:

I was the crazy cat lady in the neighborhood. Had spare kittens? I took them and vaccinated them and spayed them. Had annoying strays? I took them in and socialized them until they were ready for adoption. Those that were feral and weren't able to be adopted, I fed and watered and took to the vet as needed.

Why are you participating?:

I thought this was a really neat way to say behind the labels we are all just people doing the best we can for ourselves and our fellow beings on this Earth. I'm a radical, and part of the radicalness I aim to achieve are radical acts of kindness that go beyond what a person expects.

Kurt

Everett, MA

United States

Buddhist

Catholic

Jewish

Tell Us Your Good Deed:

Seeking and bringing truth with kindness.

Why are you participating?:

Choosing heaven.

Jacob

Clark, NJ

United States

Extroverted

Ultimate Frisbee Player

Jewish

Tell Us Your Good Deed:

I've been a mitzvah clown and visited hospitals and old age homes to bring people going through difficult times some form of joy and escape.

Why are you participating?:

I think it's important that people feel like they are allowed to be themselves.

Jul

Stow, MA

United States

Dungeons & Dragons Player

Cosplayer

Jewish

Tell Us Your Good Deed:

Being someone that was bullied throughout my whole life, I make sure if I see someone who is alone or visibly disturbed I always step in.

Why are you participating?:

Self expression is so important. Expressing yourself through creativity or community helped me so much. I pray people will find themselves to become their authentic self.