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

“Roses bloom in radiant resistance / Dandelions scatter like wild prayers…”
Field of yellow dandelions in bloom under a clear blue sky, with trees in the distance on the right.
“If you look at the Constitution and the government and yawn…”
Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island, surrounded by water, with a clear blue sky in the background.
“May there never be another October 7th because men in high places, with loud voices, did not hear, did not listen…”
Stone stairway leading up a dry, rocky hill to a small building under a clear blue sky.
“Ribono shel Olam / Make me like our mothers and heroines…”
Field of red flowers under a cloudy sky at sunset, with sun setting near the horizon and trees silhouetted.
“If you believe my enemy is weapons and war… Let me tell you, my friend, it is silent.”
Person with afro hairstyle holding a sign at a crowded outdoor event, surrounded by others.
“Let your blessing pour out on the members of the LGBTQIA community…” 
People holding a large rainbow flag during a vibrant outdoor pride parade with a colorful crowd in the background.
“We seek that our government will offer kindness and compassion to the oppressed who approach our borders and to those who require refuge within.”
People holding signs supporting immigrants and refugees at a protest with festive lights in the background.
Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer shares a prayer for Rev. Budde who spoke at the inaugural prayer service.
Rev. Budde in religious attire speaks at a podium with ornate carvings and a microphone.
“Speaking is my right. / and until someone takes my voice, / I will continue to speak.”
Crowd at a protest, holding signs. Urban street setting with old buildings in the background.
“Let this prayer for peace awaken us and have peace begin with us.” 
Colorful chalk drawing on pavement with the message Be Kind in pink and blue.

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