Sukkot Resources
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Sukkot Resources
This Sukkot, share your commitment to social justice with students, friends and family by using a variety of resources provided by American Jewish World Service.
+ Text studies linking Sukkot to social justice themes
- From the Sources: Sukkot
Exploring tensions surrounding the imperative for ethical consistency and the desire to act and be a force for change in the world.
+ Commentaries on Sukkot and social justice themes
- Sukkot Chag v'Chesed 5773
by Rabbi David Saperstein
Exploring the image of "sukkat shalom—a sukkah of peace" and strengthening our commitment to pursue justice and peace.- Sukkot Chag v'Chesed 5772
by Jane Eisner
Using Sukkot as a reminder to extend the blessing of shelter to others.- Sukkot Chag v'Chesed 5771
by Gary Rosenblatt
Reflecting on the sukkah as a reminder "to stop and appreciate from whence our protection truly comes".- Sukkot Chag v'Chesed 5770
by Rabbi David Teutsch
Reminding us of our bounty and fragility during Sukkot.- Sukkot Chag v'Chesed 5769
by Dr. David Elcott
Exploring Sukkot as a celebration of modesty.- Sukkot Chag v'Chesed 5768
by Rabbi Richard Jacobs
Connecting to our own history of wandering in an African desert and to those in Darfur who are still displaced.
+ Sukkot readings on social justice themes
- These short, poetic readings offer insight and inspiration designed to spark conversation at your holiday celebration.
- Sukkot Reading
Pairing each of the Four Species of Sukkot with our bodies in service of humankind.- Darfur Reading for Sukkot
by Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
Using the ritual of keeping a sukkah as a reminder to act for Darfur.
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