Uri L'Tzedek: Orthodox Social Justice

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You Shall Not Oppress the Ger: To Whom Does This Apply? – Professor Zvi Zohar

You Shall Not Oppress the Ger: To Whom Does This Apply? – Professor Zvi ZoharYou Shall Not Oppress the Ger: To Whom Does This Apply? – Professor Zvi Zohar

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In four verses, the Bible cites God as requiring the Israelites to be especially considerate of persons who are in the status of 'Ger', because the Israelites themselves had been in such a status when they were in Egypt (Exodus 22:20; Exodus 23:9; Leviticus 19:34 and Deuteronomy 10:19). But who is the Ger to whom this mitzvah applies? The answer to this question has varied over the millennia.

Show Notes

In four verses, the Bible cites God as requiring the Israelites to be especially considerate of persons who are in the status of 'Ger', because the Israelites themselves had been in such a status when they were in Egypt (Exodus 22:20; Exodus 23:9; Leviticus 19:34 and Deuteronomy 10:19). But who is the Ger to whom this mitzvah applies? The answer to this question has varied over the millennia.

What is Uri L'Tzedek: Orthodox Social Justice?

Uri L’Tzedek is an Orthodox social justice organization guided by Torah values and dedicated to combating suffering and oppression. Through community-based education, leadership development, and action, Uri L’Tzedek creates discourse, inspires leaders, and empowers the Jewish community towards creating a more just world.