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The Torah 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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