Confronting Scandal: How Jews Can Respond When Jews Do Bad Things

Dr. Erica Brown

Presents a framework to explore the emotions provoked in the Jewish community by public scandal, proposing that we transform our sense of shame into actions that inspire and sustain a moral culture and empower us with sacred responsibility.

Conscience: The Duty to Obey and the Duty to Disobey

Rabbi Harold M. Schulweis

Questions religion's capacityÑand willÑto break from mindless conformity. Challenges us to counter our culture of obedience with the culture of moral compassion, fulfilling religion's obligation to make room for and carry out courageous moral dissent.

Judaism and Justice: The Jewish Passion to Repair the World

Rabbi Sidney Schwarz
Foreword by Ruth Messinger

Examines Jewish dedication to causes of equality, human rights and peace, showing how the idea of justice shapes Jewish attitudes even as the community wrestles with its instincts for self-preservation and its desire to serve as a Òlight to the nations.Ó

Righteous Indignation: A Jewish Call for Justice

Edited by Rabbi Or N. Rose, Jo Ellen Green Kaiser and Margie Klein
Foreword by Rabbi David Ellenson

Rich and passionate essays on specific social justice issues from leading rabbis, intellectuals and activists. Will inspire you to consider your obligations as a Jew and as a global citizen while challenging you to take thoughtful action in the world.

Shared Dreams: Martin Luther King, Jr. & the Jewish Community

Rabbi Marc Schneier
Preface by Martin Luther King III

Brings to life the impressive, surprising, and long-neglected history of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Õs efforts in support of the Jewish community.

Spiritual Activism: A Jewish Guide to Leadership and Repairing the World

Rabbi Avraham Weiss
Foreword by Alan M. Dershowitz

More than simply a user manual, this is an in-depth approach to changing your role in the world. With easy-to-follow steps, accessible explanations of the principles of spiritual activism and an exploration of spiritual activism as rooted in the Torah.

There Shall Be No Needy: Pursuing Social Justice through Jewish Law and Tradition

Rabbi Jill Jacobs
Foreword by Rabbi Elliot N. Dorff, PhD
Preface by Simon Greer

Where Justice Dwells: A Hands-On Guide to Doing Social Justice in Your Jewish Community

Rabbi Jill Jacobs
Foreword by Rabbi David Saperstein

Helps you discern how to effect meaningful change based on Jewish values and your own ideals of social justice. Guides you in evaluating different models of social justice work, organizing effective projects and maintaining your motivation and inspiration.