{"product_id":"where-justice-dwells-a-hands-on-guide-to-doing-social-justice-in-your-jewish-community-paperback","title":"Where Justice Dwells: A Hands-On Guide to Doing Social Justice in Your Jewish Community - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJill Jacobs\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDavid Saperstein\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow can Jewish values inform our work to create a just world--and help us work together for the good of all communities?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Somehow, most Jews have decided that being a 'good Jew' means adhering to rituals such as Shabbat, kashrut, and prayer. But the word \u003cem\u003ehalakhah\u003c\/em\u003e, generally translated as 'Jewish law, ' literally means 'the way to walk.' Rather than a limited set of ritual laws, \u003cem\u003ehalakhah\u003c\/em\u003e represents an all-encompassing way of life.\"\u003cbr\u003e--from Chapter 1\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJewish 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis guide provides ways to envision and act on your own ideals of social justice by helping you navigate through such issues as: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating a narrative mission statement that reflects your organization's values\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalancing the needs of your community with those of other communities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeighing the pros and cons of various models of social justice work (direct service, advocacy, investment and community organizing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpanding the impact and efficiency of your work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocating your social justice goals and methods within the context of Jewish tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintaining the motivation and inspiration to continue your social justice work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.76 x 9.01 x 7.11 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 01, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51800176263456,"sku":"9781580234535","price":26.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/1337da5b3c3496f74cff137bb816a3e8.webp?v=1780835175","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/where-justice-dwells-a-hands-on-guide-to-doing-social-justice-in-your-jewish-community-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}