Our three and six week Urban Mitzvah Corps programs offer exciting social justice opportunities in and around New Brunswick, NJ. UMC provides participants with an authentic opportunity to explore their Jewish identities through the lens of social justice and Tikkun Olam. Participants and staff reside in the safe and culturally rich environment of the Rutgers University campus.

Take advantage of our longstanding relationships with local organizations through volunteer efforts and intense hands-on learning. The UMC community will make a difference in the lives of the mentally and physically challenged, the underprivileged and the elderly. Each participant will choose at least two organizations to volunteer with throughout the duration of their UMC experience. Evenings are devoted to a thorough curriculum involving guest speakers, social activities, and current social justice issues.

New for the summer of 2013 we're excited to play an active role in Hurricane Sandy relief work in the New York/New Jersey area. Six week participants will also travel for a memorable weekend to the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, to learn how to translate social awareness and passions into direct political action.