Principles of Spiritual Activism
Avi Weiss
1995
Principle Eight
Rabbis Should Play a Leading Role in Activism
Asked what the function of a rabbi is, Rabbi Hayyim of Brisk replied: “To redress the grievances of those who are abandoned and alone, to protect the dignity of the poor, and to save the oppressed from the hands of his oppressor.” For Rabbi Hayyim of Brisk, standing up for…
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