The Torah, also known as the Tanakh and the Five Books of Moses, is the wellspring
of Jewish social justice activism. Its passages engage advocates in the critical
process of tikkun olam (healing the world) by raising provocative questions
that address their role as participants in a global society.
The Torah’s five books are Bereishit, Shemot, Vayikra, Bamidbar
and Devarim; in English, these are known as Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers
and Deuteronomy.
Each book is divided into sections - in Hebrew, parasha (singular) or parashot
(plural). They offer vital instruction on the ways in which Jews can - and, indeed,
are commanded to - contribute to the health and wellbeing of people from every faith
and background all around the world.
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