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Not Delighting in Rendering Decisions - Middah Eino Samayach BeHora'ah
The sages teach that a judge must always view himself as one standing on the edge of Gehinnom (Hell) with a sword over his neck. Afraid to make a mistake, one who judges or makes decisions does not want to be defined by this text.
Orderly Speech - Middah Arichat Sefatayim
Arichat Sefatayim literally means "orderly speech." The word arichat comes from the Hebrew root ayin-reish-chaf meaning "put in order," "prepared," "ready," or "edited."
Quoting One's Sources - Middah Omer Davar BeShem Omro
Omer Davar BeShem Omro translates as "Quoting one's sources." The Hebrew root of omer is aleph-mem-reish, meaning "to say" or "to speak." The Hebrew root of davar is daled-bet-reish, meaning "saying," or "thing." Beshem comes from the Hebrew root shin-mem, which means "name."
Refrain from Taking Personal Credit for What is Good - Middah Eino Machazik Tova L'atzmo
Machazik comes from the Hebrew root chet-zayin-kuf. In this form it means "to hold," "to contain." or "tograsp." The middah teaches that we are not to grasp (eino) goodness (tova) for ourselves (l'atzmo), that is, we should refrain from taking personal credit for what is good.
Congregational Guides
These publications are useful tools for congregational lay leaders, clergy, educators, and other staff managing social action programming and socially responsible practices.
Federal Security Funding & Policies
Fedral security funding and policies for congregations
Resources for Synagogue Security in the 21st Century
Resources for Synagogue Security in the 21st Century
Sentencing Reform Call-In Day Talking Points
In the U.S. Senate, a bipartisan bill known as the Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act of 2015 (S. 2123) has been introduced and successfully voted out of committee.
Social Justice Blessing Cards
Begin your social justice project, meeting, Mitzvah Day or special occasion with a blessing! Our wallet-sized blessing cards are standard business card-sized, 2" x 3.5" and can be printed right from your home or office printer.
L'Taken Issue-Based Programs
Downloadable Social Justice Text Study (ready to print) Climate Change Program Materials Action Alert: Tell Congress to Support the Green Climate Fund Climate Change Living Talmud (ready to print) Climate Change Living Talmud Discussion Questions PowerPoint Presentation: Green Climate Fund Economic