Books and Articles on Social Action and Ordering Information
Lirdof Tzedek: A Guide to Synagogue Social Action
Whether you are looking to expand a successful social action program or are working to build one, Lirdof Tzedek: A Guide to Synagogue Social Action is an important resource for you and your congregation. Lirdof Tzedek provides step-by-step guidelines for all aspects of synagogue social action programming, from establishing the appropriate structures within the congregation to effecting change on the local, regional and national levels.
Jewish Dimensions of Social Justice: Tough Moral Choices of Our Time
The updated version of Tough Choices by Albert Vorspan and David Saperstein. Used widely in confirmation, high school, youth groups, and adult education classes to present students with the most pressing social dilemmas.
Public Accountability and Faith-Based Organizations: A Problem Best Avoided
Harvard Law Review
On March 11, 2003, Rabbi David Saperstein presented his Harvard Law Review article “Public Accountability and Faith-Based Organizations: A Problem Best Avoided” at a Harvard Law School Symposium focusing on public values in an era of privatization.
A Common Road to Freedom
Edited by Leonard Fein and Rabbi David Saperstein
Designed with Black/Jewish seders in mind, the newest edition of the heralded Black/Jewish Passover hagaddah is rich in new songs, ancient and contemporary writings, and reflections by Jewish and African American leaders. Scores of synagogues, communities and college campuses have held Black/Jewish seders during the Passover season using A Common Road to Freedom. This publication is out of print.
A Common Road to Justice
Edited by Rabbi Lynne F. Landsberg and Rabbi David Saperstein
Published by the Marjorie Kovler Institute for Black Jewish Relations, co-sponsored by the URJ and the NAACP, A Common Road to Justice is a programming manual for Black/Jewish relations. The manual includes extensive background information on the history of Black/Jewish relations, several creative and helpful programming suggestions, sample liturgies and model sermons, as well as a list of additional resources. This publication is out of print.
