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Author : Jill Jacobs
Publisher : Jewish Lights Publishing
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781580234535
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.
Author : Rabbi Jill Jacobs
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2011-06-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781580234689
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: Creating a narrative mission statement that reflects your organization’s values Balancing the needs of your community with those of other communities Weighing the pros and cons of various models of social justice work (direct service, advocacy, investment and community organizing) Expanding the impact and efficiency of your work Locating your social justice goals and methods within the context of Jewish tradition Maintaining the motivation and inspiration to continue your social justice work 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.
Author : Rabbi Jill Jacobs,Rabbi David Saperstein
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant
Page : 530 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2014-06-05
Category : Law
ISBN : 1459680804
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: Creating a narrative mission statement that reflects your organization's values Balancing the needs of your community with those of other communities Weighing the pros and cons of various models of social justice work (direct service, advocacy, investment and community organizing) Expanding the impact and efficiency of your work Locating your social justice goals and methods within the context of Jewish tradition Maintaining the motivation and inspiration to continue your social justice work 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.
Author : Jill Jacobs
Publisher : Jewish Lights Publishing
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781580234252
Confront the most pressing issues of twenty-first-century America in this fascinating book, which brings together classical Jewish sources, contemporary policy debate and real-life stories.
Author : Lawrence A. Hoffman
Publisher : Jewish Lights Publishing
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781580236898
Engaging and sobering. Traces the development of Yizkor from the original memorializing of Jewish communities destroyed by the Crusaders to the touching service we have today, and reflects on how we remember both personal losses and the martyrs of history.
Author : Bertrand de Jouvenel
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2012-01-26
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781107600171
Bertrand de Jouvenel examines the relationship between the distribution of power and the creation of an ethical society.
Author : Bob Cofield
Publisher : Gatekeeper Press
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2021-10-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781662910494
Many Christians today, even those who may be connected to small groups within the churches they attend, lack dynamic and intimate personal relationships with their Creator. Their exposure to the Scriptures is often limited to a once-a-week attendance at a worship service, and they struggle to maintain consistent and meaningful prayer and devotional lives. Already overwhelmed with life in a difficult time, many realize their spiritual lives are lacking but cannot imagine how to remedy the situation without adding even more complexity and trouble. This book provides practical answers to those willing to take a fresh look at what God has already provided to make a closer relationship possible. It is written as by one who is continuing to learn and willing to share what he has learned from the scriptures and from other authors.
Author : Peyman Vahabzadeh
Publisher : H&S Media
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781780831855
The six reflections and conceptualizations of "Exilic Mediations" explore the relationship between exile and emigration, the (im-)possibility of return, accent and foreignness, multiculturalism and sovereignty, trauma and memory, and a life lived poetically in an unhomely world. Situated subtly between reflections on personal experiences and post-Heideggerian philosophy, these exilic meditations show how a life lived as an exile enables a journey into the very concepts that we hold so dear to our hearts: home, belonging, justice, and the future. Vahabzadeh wishes to find a place where the singular experiences of the exiles and emigrants can be heard. This requires, he argues, a poetic life-one of creative responses to the very conditions of injustice, a life of making and crafting a new world. "Exilic Meditations" calls for attending to the common wounds of the banished and marginalized, displaced and abandoned, exiles and refugees, in these inhospitable times of ours.
Author : Jeff Bernhardt
Publisher : Blackbird Books
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2012-07-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781610530187
For as long as the written word has existed, the Five Books of Moses has had the power to summon our unique and diverse voices. Its words have the power to stir our minds, our hearts, and our souls. Thousands of years after it was first recorded, we still find our lives reflected in its words and can be inspired by those words. In this poignant collection of brief essays, over one hundred clergy from diverse religious traditions share the passages that have brought meaning to their lives. On Sacred Ground compels the reader to ask: What is my relationship to these sacred words?
Author : Rabbi Jill Jacobs
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2010-04-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781580235600
How can a Jewish approach to social justice offer positive change for America? "Ancient texts offer significant wisdom about human nature, economic cycles, the causes of inequality, and our obligations to each other. These insights can inform our own approaches to current issues, challenge our assumptions, and force us to consider alternative approaches. The conversation between our texts and our lives can enrich our experience of both." —from the Introduction Confront the most pressing issues of twenty-first-century America in this fascinating book, which brings together classical Jewish sources, contemporary policy debate and real-life stories. Rabbi Jill Jacobs, a leading young voice in the social justice arena, makes a powerful argument for participation in the American public square from a deeply Jewish perspective, while deepening our understanding of the relationship between Judaism and such current social issues as: Poverty and the Poor Collection and Allocation of Tzedakah Workers, Employers and Unions Housing the Homeless The Provision of Health Care Environmental Sustainability Crime, Punishment and Rehabilitation By creating a dialogue between traditional texts and current realities, Jacobs presents a template for engagement in public life from a Jewish perspective and challenges us to renew our obligations to each other.
Author : Plato
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1887
Category : Electronic
ISBN : CORNELL:31924026679690
Author : Nan Fink Gefen
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2011-09-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781580235037
A breakthrough "how to meditate" guide! “Jewish meditation is a practice that can sustain you and deepen your connection to the Divine over the course of your lifetime. Seekers throughout history have practiced it and reaped its rewards, and today many people are making it a significant part of their everyday spiritual practice.” —from the Introduction A supportive and wise guide that is an absolute must for anyone who wants to learn Jewish meditation or improve their practice—now updated and expanded. Nan Fink Gefen teaches you how to meditate on your own, and starts you on the path to a deeper connection with the Divine and to greater insight about your own life. Whatever your level of understanding, she gives you the tools and support you need to discover the transformative power of meditation. This most comprehensive introduction to a time-honored spiritual practice: Answers commonly asked questions about the nature and history of Jewish meditation, and examines how it differs from other meditative practices Shows beginners how to start their practice, including where and how to do it Gives step-by-step instructions for meditations that are at the core of Jewish meditative practice Explains the challenges and rewards of a Jewish meditative practice
Author : Dirkie Smit
Publisher : AFRICAN SUN MeDIA
Page : 459 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2007-04-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781920109639
What is the role of the church in society? What role did the church play in South Africa ? during apartheid, in the struggle against apartheid and during the period of transformation? The essays collected and published in this volume deal with questions such as these. They are all occasional pieces. They were written over two decades and reflect the times in which they originated ? always intended for specific audiences, always addressing issues of the particular moment.
Author : Robin Ridington,Jillian Ridington
Publisher : UBC Press
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2013-02-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780774822985
The Dane-zaa people have lived in BC’s Peace River area for thousands of years. Elders documented the people’s history and worldview in oral narratives and passed them on through storytelling. Language loss, however, threatens to break the bonds of knowledge transmission. At the request of the Doig River First Nation, anthropologists Robin and Jillian Ridington present a history of the Dane-zaa people based on oral histories collected over a half century of fieldwork. These powerful stories span the full length of history, from the story of creation to the fur trade, from the arrival of missionaries to modern land claim cases. Elders document key events as they explain the very nature of the universe. The Dane-zaa were one of the last nations to experience the effects of colonialism. Where Happiness Dwells not only preserves their traditional knowledge for future generations, it also tells the inspiring story of how they learned to succeed in the modern world.
Author : Richard Robert Madden
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1853
Category : Church and state
ISBN : BL:A0026810975