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A collection of articles from a diverse group of Jewish leaders and thinkers that cover philosophical aspects of Jewish Peoplehood as well as practical implications for Jewish organizations, schools and communities. Over the years, the Papers have covered a large range of topics relating to Jewish Peoplehood.
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The Boundaries of our City in the Age of Globalization
Micha Odenheimer
In the age of globalization the Jewish people and Israel should expand their ethical responsibility to address extreme poverty in the developing world, as the interconnected global economy blurs traditional boundaries of moral obligation and offers an opportunity for Judaism to actively shape a more just future for humanity.
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6.7
Your Town's Poor come first in a Global World
Yuval Cherlow
While Jewish tradition emphasizes the importance of helping those closest to us, it also leaves room for expanding circles of aid, acknowledging the need to break from traditional boundaries to assist the broader human community in times of global crisis.
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6.13
"Aniyei Ircha Kodmim"- Where does it end? The Israeli case
Nir Sarig
Why has the Jewish concept of tikkun olam not yet been fully integrated into Israeli society? Despite Israel's international relief efforts, are they often seen as serving the nation's self-interest? What can fix this situation?
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6.8
Towards a new understanding of Jewish Peoplehood: Undoing the false tension of Particularism and Universalism [or between Aniyei Ircha Kodmim and Tikkun Olam]
Rachel Sabath Beit-Halachmi
Rabbi Rachel Sabath Beit-Halachmi argues that modernity doesn't force Jews to choose between particularist Jewish values and universal human ethics, but instead offers an opportunity to integrate both, leading to a more evolved and balanced Jewish identity that aligns with the core of Jewish tradition.
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6.1
"Charity begins at home" but should not end there
Shlomi Ravid
Dr. Shlomi Ravid explores the ethical tension within the Jewish community between focusing on one's own people and the broader responsibility of Tikkun Olam, arguing that both can be addressed in a balanced manner through a collective Jewish sense of justice.
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6.12
Jewish Peoplehood – A Philanthropic Focus
David Mallach and Sanford Antignas
Amidst shifting global identities, there's a pressing need for philanthropists to prioritize Jewish Peoplehood, ensuring that the collective Jewish identity remains vibrant and relevant in contemporary society.
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7.4