Social Justice Shabbat and Holiday Resources

Jewish holidays are rich with themes, stories and rituals that exemplify the Jewish commitment to justice. AJWS offers a range of publications that draw connections between Jewish holidays and our work to end poverty and realize human rights in the developing world.

Holidays All Year Long

Jewish holidays are rich with themes and stories that exemplify the Jewish commitment to justice—and the rituals Jewish people around the world have developed over time celebrate these important values. Below, you’ll find new additions to the canon of Jewish rituals and readings that illustrate the connections between these holidays and AJWS’s work to build a better world for all people.

Click on a holiday below to explore our collections, and share them with your families, friends and communities.