How can Jewish values inform our work to create a just world-and help us work together for the good of all communities?
"Somehow, most Jews have decided that being a ''good Jew'' means adhering to rituals such as Shabbat, kashrut, and prayer. But the word halakhah, generally translated as ''Jewish law,'' literally means ''the way to walk.'' Rather than a limited set of ritual laws, halakhah represents an all-encompassing way of life."
-from Chapter 1
Jewish tradition compels us to protect the poorest, weakest and most vulnerable among us. But discerning how to make meaningful and effective change through social justice work-whether in community or on your own-is not always easy.
This guide provides ways to envision and act on your own ideals of social justice by helping you navigate through such issues as:
Each chapter includes a set of discussion questions to prompt reflection and conversation, as well as tips, tools, processes and forms for getting your social justice project off the ground.
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