Pursuing Justice

A woman shouts into a megaphone during a protest; others hold a red banner in the background.

As members of local and global Jewish communities, we bear responsibility for pursuing justice and equality for all the citizens of the world. We can all give tzedakah and a little time, while some of us have the capacity to do much more. We make the world better when we fight for justice from a place of humility and love. These rituals and prayers infuse that work with a sense of holiness and perspective to help us do just that.

Latest Rituals

“Our greatest cities sin through indifference;  / And so they falter beneath their own weight.”
Close-up of a person holding a clear umbrella on a rainy night with city lights blurred in the background.
“God of Abraham, Sarah, and Hagar, may the land of covenant and promise, sanctified by the children of both their sons, become an oasis of peace in a chaotic world.”
Field of red flowers under a cloudy sky at sunset, with sun setting near the horizon and trees silhouetted.
“Cosmic Companion and Champion of the Stranger, remind those who await redemption of their infinite worth…”
A worried man and two children in wet clothing sit by a lakeshore, looking into the distance.
This memorial service includes poetry, prayers and readings.
A red ribbon pinned to a white shirt, symbolizing awareness and support for HIV/AIDS.
“Bless us, Divine Source, / with earth’s abundant generosity.”
Assorted pumpkins and gourds in a rustic wooden cart outdoors, with trees and greenery in the background.
“Oh Compassionate God, / be kind towards the LGBTQ+ individuals of America…”
A building with tall windows in rainbow colors above shop signs reading ENVY and CHARLES STREET.
“May we be better ancestors than descendants, / writing a blueprint for a better future than we inherited.”
Three hands of different skin tones overlap on a world map, symbolizing unity and diversity.
A powerful prayer addressing food insecurity and the SNAP crisis in America.
Person serving stew onto a white plate with a ladle at a buffet or soup kitchen.
“In times of hatred, / let there be light. / In times of fear,    let there be light…”
Close-up of seven lit candles with melting wax in a dark setting.
“Create new homes / And save the old ones. / Light candles, Now.”
Close-up of a row of lit oil candles with glowing flames against a dark background.

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