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Tzelem Elohim

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Judaism and Disability: Every Person in God's Image

Jewish tradition insists that every person — regardless of physical or intellectual ability — is created in the image of God. Explore what the Torah, Talmud, and modern Jewish thought say about disability, accessibility, and the sacred obligation of inclusion.

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Judaism and Racism: The Ethical Call to Justice

Judaism's foundational teaching that every human is created b'tzelem Elohim — in the image of God — provides a powerful framework against racism. Jewish involvement in civil rights movements reflects this theological commitment.

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