A DAY AT THE WHITE HOUSE #whataday EP. 32 | YIDDISH

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Tzedek means Justice

The Bible teaches us (Deuteronomy 16:20) Tzedek Tzedek Tirdof – Justice, justice you shall pursue.

New York-based Tzedek Association is committed to this pursuit of justice and righteousness. Through advocacy, awareness and direct aid, Tzedek has given—and continues to give—incarcerated individuals hope for the future, while assisting countless families in need of a voice.

Meet our founder

Rabbi Moshe Margaretten

Well before there was Tzedek, a young Moshe Margaretten spent his free time visiting jails and prisons, breathing life into the abandoned and the helpless. Seeing close-up how incarceration devastates individuals and families, Moshe declared it his life’s mission to reform the criminal justice system and shift its focus towards rehabilitation and ultimately, redemption. For close to a decade, Moshe worked with other stakeholders to introduce prison reform legislation. As these efforts expanded, the Tzedek Association was formally launched to further the objectives of fairness and justice for all.