Motivated by the need to ensure the creative survi deeply cognizant of the Jewish responsibility to p the Dominican Republic in order to build homes; and to establish a cross-cultural connection and a global awareness amongst members of the community. Building Homes Building Hope participants leave their comfortable American surroundings to spend time living and working in rural areas of the Dominican Republic. Their exposure to another culture encourages them to learn more about themselves and experience how people live in developing nations. Building Homes Building Hope students and adults live with host families during their stay