What is Chesed? In the Jewish tradition, kindness is expressed with the Hebrew word chesed. Like many Hebrew words, chesed does not translate precisely into English. The word means more than simply “kindness.” Learn more in this post. Read more »
Jewish Books to Read for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, these books discuss civil rights, racial issues, and the Jewish value of b’tzelem elohim, the belief that every individual is created in God’s image. Read more »
7 Books About Making the World A Better Place The Jewish value of tikkun olam means to repair the world. Children can better their community and the world around them with every day actions, big and small. Read more »
Teaching Children About Tikkun Olam on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr by helping to repair the world with a tikkun olam activity. Read more »
Jewish Children's Books to Read in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day In commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, PJ Library recommends these Jewish children's books relating directly to the values supported by Dr. King. Read more »