So I was sneaking around Jewschool (why does it always take so dang long for the site to load, Mobius?) as usual today, looking for inspiration, and I noticed that they’ve recently named JSpot.org the best Jewish blog of 2006. I felt a little foolish for not really knowing much about JSpot myself, and so I went to troll the site. It turns out they’re pretty great!
… the spot for Jewish perspectives on contemporary issues of social and economic justice.
Our focus is on domestic issues only; no foreign policy, no Middle East, no Israel. We hope to direct some attention to the problems faced by those living in the United States without access to quality health care, housing, education, childcare, or a clean environment; those who work for low-wages, in unstable jobs, or are unemployed; those who struggle against discrimination and bigotry; those who are victims of violence and abuse. We hope to celebrate and scrutinize the efforts to address these problems; to offer varied perspectives and new ideas.
And it seems they really do deliver. Carefully considered articles, newsie tidbits, and well-researched background on domestic issues, government, and how Jews should/can get involved. Not to mention the occasional D’var Torah with practical applications for Jews interested in justice.
Advocacy with balls AND brains. A way to support larger causes, and avoid the middle-east tangle when talking politics… which seems like a good move, to explicitly avoid the trouble-spot in hopes of directing much-needed resources elsewhere.
A site to help you do good in the world as a Jew. Check it out!
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