J6 - Religion and Social Action Flashcards
(22 cards)
J6 Concern for Others
The principle of showing kindness and compassion to others rooted in Jewish teachings and values.
J6 Kindness to Others
The moral obligation to treat others with compassion and respect as taught in the Torah.
J6 Tzedakah
The Hebrew term for charitable giving or righteousness viewed as a fundamental obligation for Jews to support those in need.
J6 Pushkes
Collection boxes used in Jewish communities to gather funds for charitable causes representing the practice of tzedakah.
J6 Gemilut Hasadim
Acts of loving-kindness or kind actions performed to help others which are highly valued in Jewish tradition.
J6 Stewardship of the Environment
The responsibility of humans to care for and protect the natural world as a sacred duty given by God.
J6 Humanity as Stewards
The belief that humans are entrusted by God to manage and preserve the Earth highlighting the ethical dimension of environmental care.
J6 Creation
The belief that God is the creator of everything in the universewhich carries an inherent responsibility for humanity to protect and care for creation.
J6 Judaism
A monotheistic religion with a focus on the covenant between God and the Jewish people emphasizing ethics
J6 Torah
The central reference of the religious Judaic tradition, comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible
J6 Tikkun Olam
A Hebrew phrase meaning “repair the world” referring to the Jewish concept of making the world a better place through social action and environmental stewardship.
J6 Environmental Stewardship
The application of the principle of tikkun olam to the care and protection of the environment, recognising the importance of sustainable practices.
J6 Jewish Organisations
Groups established to provide support, relief, and services within Jewish communities and beyond, often focused on social justice and charity.
J6 Tzedek
A charity organization that works to alleviate poverty and promote social justice in the Jewish community and broader society.
J6 Jewish Care
An organisation that provides support and assistance to those in need within the Jewish community, focusing on social welfare and well-being.
J6 World Jewish Relief
A humanitarian organization that responds to crises and provides assistance to vulnerable communities worldwide, guided by Jewish values.
J6 Local Poverty Relief Groups
Various organisations specific to a country that focus on addressing poverty and providing support within their national or local communities.
J6 Spiritual and Physical Needs
The recognition that those suffering from poverty or disasters require both material support and spiritual care to heal and thrive.
J6 Organised Charity Work
The collective efforts of Jewish communities and organizations to address social issues, motivated by religious teachings and the commitment to help others.
J6 Judaism as a religion that shows concern for others - This verse emphasises the importance of kindness:
Proverbs 21:13 “Whoever closes his ear to the cry of the poor will himself call out and not be answered.”
J6 Jewish stewardship of the environment - This verse speaks to humanity’s role as caretakers of the Earth:
Genesis 2:15 “The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and keep it.”
J6 Jewish organisations that relieve poverty - This verse encourages the practice of charity:
Deuteronomy 15:11 “For there will never cease to be poor in the land. Therefore
