Charity

Tzedakah is more than a Charitable act. It is sharing with others what G-d in His kindness has given us.

Our Sages teach: “tzedakah, charity, is equivalent to all the mitzvot combined”. Why such great emphasis on this individual mitzvah?

What are the eight levels in charity? To whom do you have to give Charity first? What is the best way to give Charity? How much Charity must one give? Is there a limit to the amount of charity I can give?

No one loved his fellow Jews more than R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev. This story paints a picture of life in Berditchev of old.

The Mitzvah to “love your fellow as yourself,” raises a dilemma. What should you do when your needs are different from your friend’s?

Itche, Jono, and all of their friends act out different ways of giving charity.

A number of meetings where the Rebbe urges individuals to make charity a part of their daily lives.

A business owner isn’t satisfied with the clientele who find him; he publicizes his goods and services. His work also has no end; it is constantly on his mind. Similarly, to "work" in Torah and charity means going beyond the realm of "obligation."

I am very happy to hear about your pledge of one million dollars to the Jewish school. May G-d bless you that next time you will pledge twice as much, and G-d will provide for you five times more.

Jono decides he wants to give tzedakah (charity), but there's one problem... he needs to earn money to do that! Hilarity ensues

Itche and Jono help two eccentric sisters give tzedakah. Hilarity ensues.

This class expounds upon the deeper meaning for the mitzvah of tzedakah and what it accomplishes.