J6 judaism and social action Flashcards
Chesed
Kindness
Tzedakah
Means giving to help.It is seen as a duty,rather than a choice
Pushkes
Charity boxes
Gemilut hasadim
Means doing kind action,such as visiting the sick or doing something for your friends
Kind actions?
Help build better and stronger community
jews believe they are?
stewards(caretaker)of the world because the world is a gift from god
tikkun olam
repairing the world. jews believe they should take action to fix problems in society
how is tikkun olam practised by
-helping others in need
-protecting the evironment
-fighting for justice
bal tashichit
the torah forbids unnecsseasary detruction
how jewish community practise tikkun olam
-food banks
-raising money
-supporting he homeless
Jewish charities help by
-food banks
-financial aid
-running social services
which festival emphasizes to giving to those in need?
purim and yom kippur