As the UK and the rest of the world takes part in Make Poverty History, the UK Jewish community is also playing a strong part. Find out more about the Make Poverty History Jewish Coalition (MPHJC) and how it unites the community to work together.
Rebekah Gronowski took part in Make Poverty History in Scotland. Writing for SomethingJewish, she says: "It was a memorable occasion for Scotland, the Jewish Coalition, the two Jewish Communities in Edinburgh and for me personally."
The words ‘Justice, justice shall you pursue’ from Deuteronomy sound loudly as hundreds of people from the Jewish community prepare for a very special Shabbat this weekend. Find out more about Jewish involvement in Make Poverty History.
Helping others to help themselves has always been an exalted Jewish value and by buying a kippot for £5, UK Jews can help those in Argentina whose lives have been shattered by the downturn in the local economy. Find out more.
The MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY Jewish Coalition is an exciting, unprecedented venture for the UK Jewish community. Find out the work the group has done and what part they are playing in the planned series of events taking place over the summer.