The Jewish Impact on Civilization

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LIFE

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

PEACE

JUSTICE

FAMILY

EDUCATION

In summary, we are not saying that the Jews are always perfect and righteous, and that that everyone else was horrible and evil.  However, it is clear that Judaism has contributed to humanity a moral vision, a blueprint for an ideal world. Since antiquity, the Jewish People have stood for these six fundamental values that comprise our vision of a perfect world.

We presented this vision to the world and, to a large extent, lived by it. Despite being subjected to horrendous persecutions for centuries, the Jews maintained a level of humanity and caring that usually far exceeded the surrounding civilizations.

The question is: What gave the Jewish People the unique insight and genius to embody these values, something ancient Greece and Rome were unable to do?

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Jewish outlook on these Values:

Value of Life

World Peace

Justice and Equality

Education

Family

Social Responsibility

 

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