Jewish conversationsWhat does #Judaism teach about society's obligations to create decent jobs? The #Torah and Nevi'im (#Prophets) preach - no society is just in God's view unless it allows people to make a living, in safe working conditions - enough to afford a safe place to live, food, and proper medical care. This surely means wages high enough so that one doesn't need to work 2 or 3 jobs.
Jewish Values and the Living Wage
If there is a single common theme running throughout our Jewish tradition, it is that of social justice. Our scriptures teach us to support the widow, to extend our hands to the downtrodden. Our tradition demands that we "speak up, judge righteously, champion the poor and the needy (Proverbs 31:9)." As Jews, we have an obligation not only to feed the hungry but also to help those in need become self-sufficient (Maimonides, Mishneh Torah).