Charity: A Jewish Perspective

Be a mensch and give

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)

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)