RabbiAdrian

The Torah insists, “Justice, justice shall you pursue” (Deuteronomy 16:20)– a double emphasis highlighting our sacred obligation to seek justice and fairness for all. #highholidays2025 #Elul #justice #fairness

Jewish tradition teaches that “whoever saves one life, it is considered as if they saved an entire world” – affirming the infinite value of each human life. #highholidays2025 #Elul #sanctityOfLife #responsibility

The Torah warns, “Do not stand idly by while your neighbour’s blood is shed” – insisting that we intervene and speak up when others are in danger or suffering. #highholidays2025 #Elul #takeAction #saveLives

Pirkei Avot teaches: “If I am not for myself, who will be for me? If I am only for myself, what am I? If not now, when?” – a charge to balance self-care with care for others, and to act…

Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel taught that “in a free society, some are guilty, but all are responsible,” reminding us of our collective duty to confront injustice. #highholidays2025 #Elul #socialJustice #collectiveResponsibility

Jewish tradition teaches that we are all responsible for one another – kol Yisrael arevim zeh bazeh – emphasising community solidarity and mutual care. #highholidays2025 #Elul #community #solidarity

The Torah commands us to love the stranger as ourselves, “for you were strangers in the land of Egypt” – teaching inclusion and a welcoming spirit towards outsiders. #highholidays2025 #Elul #inclusion #welcome

Rabbi Hillel taught: “What is hateful to you, do not do to your fellow. That is the whole Torah; the rest is commentary”– reminding us to treat others with empathy and mutual respect. #highholidays2025 #Elul #mutualRespect #ethics