How Long to Read Jewish Tradition and Justice Today

How Long Does it Take to Read Jewish Tradition and Justice Today?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 5 minutes to read Jewish Tradition and Justice Today by Rabbi Joseph Meszler

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

"Rabbi Meszler has compiled here an array of powerful texts pertaining to social justice as Jews have written and lived this commitment over centuries. He is insightful in his selections, thoughtful in his commentary, and he has provided a great resource for those of us writing and speaking to this issue." - Ruth Messinger, Global Ambassador for American Jewish World Service "This book is an incredibly helpful resource for all teachers of Torah and pursuers of justice. Thank you Rabbi Meszler for doing the hard work of collecting meaningful texts and formulating the right questions. I recommend it for all teachers and student of Torah and justice.' - Rabbi David Jaffe, Author of Changing the World from the Inside Out: A Jewish Approach to Personal and Social Change When making ethical decisions, we each have two gifts available to us: an individual conscience and the wisdom of past generations. In Jewish tradition, this wisdom is captured in the literature of the Torah (the Five Books of Moses) and the Rabbis. This book is for teachers and students who would like to explore classic Jewish laws and stories to address today's questions. Teachers can use this book in their lesson plans, or people can use these passages for their own private study. Some of the questions included are: How should people who commit crimes be treated? What obligations do we have to the environment? What should our response be to immigrants and refugees? Under what circumstances may we wage war? May we end life to end suffering? Should we give money to someone begging on the street? This sourcebook can be easily used by teens and adults. Guide questions will help direct your thinking and hopefully prompt more questions of your own. Rabbi Meszler is a congregational rabbi, teacher of all ages, activist, and writer. He is the author of several books, including: Gifts for the Poor: Moses Maimonides' Treatise on Tzedakah (College of William & Mary), Witnesses to the One: the Spiritual History of the Sh'ma, (Jewish Lights Publishing), and The World of the Rabbis (CreateSpace).

How long is Jewish Tradition and Justice Today?

Jewish Tradition and Justice Today by Rabbi Joseph Meszler is 64 pages long, and a total of 16,256 words.

This makes it 22% the length of the average book. It also has 20% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Jewish Tradition and Justice Today Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 28 minutes to read Jewish Tradition and Justice Today aloud.

What Reading Level is Jewish Tradition and Justice Today?

Jewish Tradition and Justice Today is suitable for students ages 8 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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