Tzedakah

Seeing Their Faces But Not Their Doors

The Israelites' dwellings in the wilderness provide us with a model for ensuring the existence and dignity of housing for all members of society.

Numerous translators of the Bible understand differently the command to strengthen those that are falling low, but all agree on its importance.

The incident of the Golden Calf challenges us to consider how we respond to tzedakah that comes from questionable sources.

Our communal responsibility to ensure the immortality of the Jewish people depends on our commitment to supporting Jewish education.

What is the difference between charity and benevolence?

Jewish sources suggest tears and tzedakah [charity] as two modern replacements for the Red Heifer.

Little things count, too

The role these values play in Judaism.

Does giving money for research count as charity?

Collecting money for charity

The rabbis developed an elaborate system of tithing produce, mostly to provide livelihood for priests and Levites.

Using your common cents.