Charity: A Jewish Perspective

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)