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CARING FOR OTHERS: Compassionate Ways

Judaism urges each person to be a "mentsch"--someone who goes out of the way to help others. Visiting the sick, feeding the hungry, redeeming captives, and comforting mourners are especially prioritized. In short, Jews are supposed to take care of those in need of anything from housing to education.

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