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The Meaning of the Word “Tzedaka”

Tzedakah—Lesson 1

By Lazer Gurkow
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Topics:   Charity,  Hey,  Daled,  Gimmel
Three Hebrew letters contain an encoded message explaining how tzedakah is really not charity but justice.

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Rabbi Lazer Gurkow is spiritual leader of congregation Beth Tefilah in London, Ontario. He has lectured extensively on a variety of Jewish topics, and his articles have appeared in many print and online publications. For more on Rabbi Gurkow and his wrtings, visit InnerStream.ca.

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Posted: Jan 2, 2012
great tzedakah video
Great words from Ontario-thanks!
Posted By Anonymous, kansas city, Ks/usa

Posted: Dec 6, 2011
melbourne
very nice. shkoyach.
Posted By chaya



 

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