Change Your World. Pursue Justice. If Not Now, When?
Spend a week this summer with other Jewish High School teens
fighting for social justice!

Live & enjoy downtown Chicago Explore Jewish approaches to justiceDevelop leadership skills Examine urban issues and their impacts on societyBuild new relationships with other Jewish teensStrengthen Jewish identity Earn 30-40 Service Credit Hours   Read More

Register for Summer 2010 Now!

Program Options:
June 13-20, 2010
June 27-July 4, 2010
August 8-15, 2010

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Quotes R' Us

“Or Tzedek gave me a foundation of connections between social justice and my Jewish identity.”
(Rachel, Oak Park)

“Or Tzedek was absolutely amazing. I learned so much and made friends I will know for years"
     (Stephanie, Chicago)

“Or Tzedek has had a profound effect on my view of what's important in communities around us,
and my role in finding justice.”
(Marc, Vernon Hills)

“Or Tzedek Rocks. It was one of the best weeks of my entire summer.”
(Sam, Naperville)

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Social Justice Issues

Access to quality education is a fundamental right for all children. With education, people are able to develop their full capacities and to participate as they choose in the social, economic and political processes of the global community. For more on this and other critical social justice issues, check out our Resource Section.