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Judaism: Equality

Jewish attitudes to social justice

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Overview

Exodus 22:20–26 on strangers, widows, orphans and lending to the poor, tikkun olam, World Jewish Relief, work in the UK, situation ethics, and the history of Jewish involvement.

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Key term

What does social justice mean in Judaism?

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How are wealth and opportunity distributed in the UK and the world?

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What does Exodus 22:20 teach about strangers?

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  1. 1

    What does social justice mean in Judaism?

    Model answer

    Social justice means ensuring that wealth, opportunity and rights are shared fairly in society. Jews see it as part of tzedek, the justice God requires.

  2. 2

    How are wealth and opportunity distributed in the UK and the world?

    Model answer

    Wealth is distributed very unequally, with a small share of people owning much of it. Many people in poorer countries lack clean water, education and healthcare.

  3. 3

    What does Exodus 22:20 teach about strangers?

    Model answer

    Exodus 22:20, numbered 22:21 in many English Bibles, forbids oppressing a stranger. The Israelites themselves were once strangers in Egypt.

  4. 4

    What does Exodus 22 teach about widows and orphans?

    Model answer

    Exodus 22 forbids mistreating any widow or orphan. God will hear their cry and act against those who harm them.

  5. 5

    What does Exodus 22 teach about lending to the poor?

    Model answer

    Exodus 22 forbids charging interest on a loan to a poor person. A cloak taken as a pledge must be returned before sunset, since it may be their only covering.

  6. 6

    How do Jews apply Exodus 22:20–26 to social justice today?

    Model answer

    Jews apply it by protecting migrants, supporting widows and orphans, and opposing exploitative lending. Many Jewish groups offer interest-free loans.

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