Shavuot Resources
This Shavuot, share your commitment to social justice with students, friends and family by using a variety of resources provided by American Jewish World Service.
+ Commentaries on Shavuot and social justice themes
- Shavuot Chag v'Chesed
by Jerry Silverman 
As we celebrate the Torah—the foundation of our community, remembering our responsibility to care for the global community.- Shavuot Chag v'Chesed
by Blu Greenberg 
Learning from the agricultural laws of Shavuot to share our bounty with those in need.- Shavuot Chag v'Chesed
by Dr. Meesh Hammer-Kossoy - Using Megillat Ruth to call for the inclusion and empowerment of women in forging a strong future.
- Shavuot Chag v'Chesed
by Rabbi Dov Linzer - Reminding us to be thankful for our ability to provide for ourselves and our families, while also obligating us to live up to the demands of tzedek to ensure that all members can be participating members of our community.
- Shavuot Chag v'Chesed
by Rabbi Gordon Tucker - Reminding us that our gifts must be earned by being good.
+ Text studies on Shavuot and social justice themes
- From the Sources: Shavuot
Exploring the transition from charity and dependency to dignity and sustainability, using the story of Ruth as a guide.- From the Sources Shavuot Supplementary Resource
- Exploring the U.S. food aid system more in-depth.
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