Tzedek

Hillel at Davis and Sacramento's students are dedicated to tzedek, or social justice, in our local, national and global communities.

To get involved, join our Hillel Social Action Committee Facebook Group, or e-mail Rachel, or join us at any of our Tzedek Projects (see below

Click here to listen to audio (opens an audio player) of Hillel Tzedek Intern Rachel Goldstein being interview by NPR.  Rachel led a group of students to protest the Olympic Torch Relay in San Francisco on April 9, 2008.  The students were protesting China's involvement of the ongoning genocide in Darfur and other human rights abuses.

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Upcoming Tzedek Programs

Hillel's Alternative Break

Every year, students from Davis and Sacramento go on a Tzedek Alternative Break to help bring positive changes to this world.

In 2008, students spent one week in New Orleans rebuilding homes destroyed by Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

In previous years, students have traveled to Mexico to build houses for the poor.

What will we do in 2009?  Stay tuned to find out.