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Bema'aglei Tzedek ("Paths of Righteousness") merges social activism with education in an effort to fix social ills. We provide educational programs that combine action and study, and which are informed and inspired by Jewish values. Our goal is to motivate broader participation in efforts to achieve a more just society.
Our educational programs include courses and seminars in areas of Jewish ethics, Israeli law, and leadership training. Participants also join our social action programs that promote ethical behavior in business and government. Programs cover a range of areas, including fair treatment of minimum wage workers, accessibility for the disabled, minimum living standards, social justice for refugees and foreign workers, and enforcement of laws against human trafficking.
Our Audience
We engage Israelis, religious and secular, in both formal and informal educational settings, such as high schools, youth movements, universities, and the army.
Our Initiatives
Biannual, large-scale conferences tied to specific dates in the Jewish calendar
Ongoing educational programs
The Tav Chevrati, a certificate granted to restaurants that are accessible to people with disabilities and treat their workers ethically
"Employment Watchdogs," whereby high school students advocate on behalf of non-union custodial workers working in their schools
Legislation advocacy, including preparation of background research to support improved legislation for social justice
History
Bema'aglei Tzedek was established in 2004 by a group of young social activists who strongly believed that Jewish sources could inspire greater commitment to social justice. Since then, the organization has grown to include hundreds of volunteers and activists.
Fast Facts
Bema'aglei Tzedek boasts: 50 professionally-trained educators
60 graduates of our "Social Justice Beit Midrash," in partnership with Beit Morasha, which combines traditional Jewish text study with practical social activism
340 businesses bearing the Tav Chevrati, which certifies that businesses are handicapped-accessible and treat their employees ethically
16 journals covering social justice and Judaism
Thousands of participants in each of our biannual conferences
Ten of thousands of high school students who have participated in our youth seminars
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