Joan has communicated with people in jail for over 9 years and brought hope to individuals who otherwise live very bleak lives. Please listen to this fascinating interview. You may not agree with all her thoughts and points, however will agree she is certainly compelling and involved in tikun olam (repairing the world). Your thoughts are always appreciated.

An Interview with two of Ve'ahavta's Community Poverty Relief staff Eric Cisterna and Lauren Gostick

Meet two youth, William and Amanda, living on the streets of Toronto

Meet Theresa Schrader, former crack addict and prostitute, who turned her life around after winning Ve'ahavta's Creative Writing Contest. She is now a full-time Ve'ahavta staff member and Coordinator of the contest.