Honoring the Legacy of Dr. King Through Action

MLK Memorial

(updated for 2022)

January is a month for reflection and introspection. While Shabbat and Tu B’Shevat (the birthday of the trees) are the Jewish holidays this month, there is another holiday many Jews celebrate as it aligns with our values. MLK Day, honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, is a great way to kick off a year of volunteerism and social action. Using his example, and those of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel and other civil rights leaders, is a great way to make it relevant for your kids.

Books and Story Time

To learn about the life of Dr. King and his legacy, try one of these books:

Service Opportunities and Religious Services

To get involved with your family, consider one of these MLK Day of Service opportunities. All are on Monday, January 17 unless otherwise noted:

Additional Ideas

In solidarity,
Sarah


Additional Resources:

MLK Day Inspiration and Volunteering
Looking to make MLK Day a “Day On” not a “Day Off”?  Federation’s Jconnect has rounded up events, resources and tips!

3 Easy Service Projects for Families
Lending your family’s time to repair the world can make a really big difference, no matter how small or big the act may be.

Jewish Children’s Books to Read in Honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
In commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, PJ Library recommends these 4 Jewish children’s books directly relate to the values supported by Dr. King.