37. The Literacy + Math Tutoring Program, with Rabbi Joy Levitt and Judy Gross

One of the JCC’s original volunteer initiatives, the literacy and math tutoring program has only grown in size, scope, and value in the years since its founding. Under Program Director Judy Gross, it has expanded into more schools, added facets such as having students practice their skills by reading to therapy dogs, and even survived a pandemic. On today’s episode of 76West, Gross and Rabbi Joy Levitt discuss the origins of this groundbreaking program and learn about some of the incredible volunteers whose generosity has given the program its heart and soul. To learn more about the Literacy and Math Tutoring Program at the JCC, visit https://mmjccm.org/adults/social-responsibility-volunteering/literacy-math-tutoring.

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Welcome to 76West, the podcast of the JCC's Lambert Center for Arts + Ideas. 76West meets at the intersection of arts and ideas. Revamped and reimagined, this new series hosted by arts producer Jason Blitman will feature conversations with today’s leading authors, artists, culture makers, and thinkers. Previous guests include Alan Cumming, Roxane Gay, Colson Whitehead, and more. You can find us wherever you get your podcasts. 76West is produced by Jason Blitman and Udi Urman, with original music written and performed by Perl Wolfe and mastering by Matt Temkin.