Tag Elul

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

The Torah teaches, “Love your neighbour as yourself” (Leviticus 19:18) – a call to care for others with the same compassion as we care for ourselves. #highholidays2025 #Elul #love #empathy

The Torah teaches that all people are created b’tzelem Elohim – in the Divine image – and therefore deserve dignity and respect. #highholidays2025 #Elul #divineImage #dignity

Jewish tradition teaches that the month of Elul is a time of soul-searching and reflection to prepare for the awe of the High Holidays (urj.org). #highholidays2025 #Elul #introspection #reflection