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“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.”

- Rabbi Jill Jacobs

Order Rabbi Jill Jacobs' Latest Book

the publication of a new book by
Rabbi Jill Jacobs, Executive Director of RHR-NA:

Where Justice Dwells:
A Hands-On Guide to Doing Social Justice in Your Jewish Community
(Jewish Lights, June 2011)
With a foreword by Rabbi David Saperstein

Order your signed copy today.

 

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

 

In this important and practical look at social justice work from a Jewish perspective,  Rabbi Jill Jacobs examines the basis for organizing explicitly Jewish responses to social justice issues in our communities. She explores how we define our communities and how they compare to Jewish visions of the “ideal” city. She also addresses how to balance our responsibilities to transform our communities into effective engines of justice with our responsibilities to other places.

Her practical tips will help synagogues, schools and other institutions make effective and meaningful social change. Each chapter includes an exploration of related Jewish texts and secular wisdom, as well as a guide to implementing the relevant strategies in your congregation.

 

“Social justice activists, scholars and teachers will treasure [this]…. Her wise and practical insights [will] inspire each of us to shape a more just world.”

—Rabbi Richard Jacobs, president, Union for Reform Judaism

 

“Brilliant.… A pitch-perfect guide for schools, congregations and communal organizations to engage in thoughtful, focused and effective social justice work…. Never skimps on the in-depth issues that may appear to complicate the matter but will, in fact, make the right results emerge.”

—Ruth Messinger, president, American Jewish World Service

 

“Masterful…. Gives voice to a broader meaning of what it means to be a ‘religious’ Jew…. A deeply authentic religious underpinning for a ‘spiritual practice’ of social justice.”

—Rabbi Elie Kaunfer, author, Empowered Judaism: What Independent Minyanim Can Teach Us about Building Vibrant Jewish Communities

 

Support the work of Rabbis for Human Rights-North America by purchasing Rabbi Jacobs' book through our website.

 

Rabbis for Human Rights-North America is selling signed copies of Rabbi Jacobs' book for $25. For orders within the United States, there is a $4 shipping and handling fee for a total cost of $29 per book.

 

By ordering the book through our website, you will be supporting the work of Rabbis for Human Rights-North America. For every book purchased through our website, $12.50 will go to support RHR-NA's work. Please consider adding an additional donation to your total order, to further support our mission.

 

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*To order four or more copies of Where Justice Dwells: A Hands-On Guide to Doing Social Justice in Your Jewish Community or to place an order from outside of the United States, please e-mail us at office@rhr-na.org or call us at 212-845-5201 for more information.