On the Ethics & Efficacy of Providing Support to Others
In recent years, a heightened awareness of the “savior complex” has sparked ethical considerations when outsiders attempt to “rescue” others from their situation. This source sheet, part of OLAM's Jewish Learning Journey series and rooted in Jewish and contemporary texts, examines the pitfalls of adopting a savior mentality in charitable endeavors and grapples with questions, such as: How can someone outside of a particular community be of support? What does it look like to cultivate a sense of humility in global service settings?
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