Philosophy and Approach

These are the core principles of the JHH approach:

1.  Every human being is created in the image of God, worthy of dignity and respect.

2.  Those who participate are literally the hands of God and often feel God’s presence by their side as they do so.

3.  Each of us has mitzvot, Divine expectations, that we are uniquely able to meet as we strive to make the world the way G-d intended it to be.

4.  Those in need themselves often know what is necessary to create a decent life and a real community of mutual support. The JHH question is: how can we help?

5.  Everyone is encouraged to seek out new projects and to join with JHH in easing the pain of others.

6.  People have a greater desire to help each other than is commonly realized.

7.  Helping those who live far away rarely causes people to forget the more local needs.

8. People who make tzedakah a core passion and activity of their lives know that they have added unique meaning and holiness to their very beings and want to add more and more.