{"product_id":"9781580234689","title":"Where Justice Dwells: A Hands-On Guide to Doing Social Justice in Your Jewish Community","description":"\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","brand":"Turner Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47137873330416,"sku":"9781580234689","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781580234689_p0.jpg?v=1763798380","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781580234689","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}