HSC - Judaism: Abraham Joshua Heschel

Question 1

Contribution and Impact 1

Theological and Philosophical Beliefs:

Answer 1

C: He advocated for Jews to bear witness to God’s greatness, seen within e.g. his book ‘the prophets’ about men who spoke the truth to those in power.

I: Women’s league for conservative Judaism, devoting international day of study to the Sabbath and Heschel. = Key feature of Jewish identity.

Question 2

Contribution and Impact 2

Social Justice:

Answer 2

C: Joined selma march to promote civil rights, was mentioned in Dr King’s translation in his ‘I have a dream speech’. Highlights his promotion of pacifism and impact.

I: ‘Bend the arc’ Jewish action. Group committed to social justice which Heschel is their inspiration. This inspired them to create a petition against the changes to immigration.

Question 3

Heschel Quote for social Justice:

Answer 3

“A jew is asked to take a leap of action, rather than a leap of thought” - Heschel