Tzedakah - Charity
What does Judaism say about giving charity (tzedakah)?
Tzedakah: More than Charity
As the United Jewish Communities (UJC) collects funds for the victims of Hurricane Katrina, the philanthropic nature of American Jewry, derived from Judaism's emphasis on doing of good deeds and taking care of those in need, is being affirmed. What does Judaism say about giving charity (tzedakah)?
As the United Jewish Communities (UJC) collects funds for the victims of Hurricane Katrina, the philanthropic nature of American Jewry, derived from Judaism's emphasis on doing of good deeds and taking care of those in need, is being affirmed. What does Judaism say about giving charity (tzedakah)?
Honorable Ways to Give Charity
Maimonides, often called by his acronym RaMBaM (Rabbi Moshe Ben Maimon), was a 12th century Jewish scholar and physician. Rambam defined the most meritorious ways to give to those in need.
Maimonides, often called by his acronym RaMBaM (Rabbi Moshe Ben Maimon), was a 12th century Jewish scholar and physician. Rambam defined the most meritorious ways to give to those in need.
Hanukkah: A Time to Give to Israelis in Need
Are you looking to make a contribution (give tzedakah) to an Israeli organization? This list provides links to and information about relief organizations in Israel.
Are you looking to make a contribution (give tzedakah) to an Israeli organization? This list provides links to and information about relief organizations in Israel.
Poverty in Judaism
How does Judaism view poverty? Why is their poverty, and what should be done about it?
How does Judaism view poverty? Why is their poverty, and what should be done about it?
What is the difference between charity and tzedakah?
Rabbi Shraga Simmons explains the difference between charity and tzedakah.
Rabbi Shraga Simmons explains the difference between charity and tzedakah.
How should I calculate the right amount of charity to give?
Rabbi Shraga Simmons explains how to calculate the right amount of charity to give.
Rabbi Shraga Simmons explains how to calculate the right amount of charity to give.
What percentage of one's income should one tithe?
Rabbi Shraga Simmons explains that ten percent of a person's wages after taxes should be set aside for tzedakah.
Rabbi Shraga Simmons explains that ten percent of a person's wages after taxes should be set aside for tzedakah.
Moses Montefiore - Philanthropist
Moses Montefiore (1784-1885) was a British philanthropist who is best known for his efforts to help downtrodden Jews around the world.
Moses Montefiore (1784-1885) was a British philanthropist who is best known for his efforts to help downtrodden Jews around the world.