Fair trade
Judaism teaches that to treat people in a just way means giving people a fair reward for their produce. Because of this, many Jews support fair tradeTrade in which fair prices are paid to the farmers of products..
Fair Trade Kippot is an organisation that makes kippotPlural form of a Jewish head covering worn by boys and men over the age of 13. Singular form: kippah. out of fair trade cotton grown in India. Jews are also encouraged to make their local synagogueBuilding for Jewish public prayer, study and assembly. 'fair trade synagogues' by using and selling only fair trade products at celebrations, meetings or festivals.
Voluntary service
Many Jews volunteer to take part in social action programmes abroad in order to help those who are in need. In Judaism, the concept behind the desire to heal the world is tikkun olamThis Jewish phrase means 'repairing the world' and is the underlying motivation of Jewish environmental efforts.. Since there is much suffering, the belief is that the world needs to be 'repaired' or healed.
Many Jews believe that voluntary work is an important duty since it relates to the commandmentA law or instruction believed to have been given by God. to be kind to others.
Volunteering time as a form of charity is also important to many Jews. This is called gemilut hasadimJewish 'acts of loving kindness', or good deeds.. Jews may volunteer to help the sick or comfort mourners in the home.