edJEWcation

Charity: A Jewish Perspective

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Welcome back for another edJEWcation discussion. This week, we’re talking Tzedakah (or charity, for everyone who didn’t attend Hebrew school).

In this conversation, we explore:

  • The significance of charity in Judaism,
  • Personal stories of giving
  • The Torah’s perspective on charitable obligations
  • The impact of charity on individuals and communities
  • The historical context of philanthropic practices in Jewish communities
  • Maimonides Eight (8) Levels of Charity
  • Why small, daily acts of charity are better than less frequent, larger acts (even though you’re a mensch for both)
  • The impact of giving beyond monetary contributions


    • Links from the podcast:

    • ChayaLeah’s grandparent's charity - CSSY
    • Who gives and who doesn’t new segment (turns out it was 20/20 who did the segment, not John Stossel)
      • ...more
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