Charity

The truest form of charity is to provide without discrimination. This means that we leave it to the poor to decide what is important and what is not.

Jewish wisdom sees the saving of physical life and the giving of spiritual life as two sides of the same coin of charity. To some we give dollars, to others we give sense.

"Everyone is obligated to give charity. Even people supported by charity must contribute from what they receive." A law that seems radical on the one hand, and absurd on the other...

So, at the risk of ending my career, I would like to share with you a wonderful piece of news: The world is becoming a very generous place. You want proof?

The wealthy fellow politely explained how he would love to give but can’t, because he already gave his share of charity for the year . . .

We give charity, and pray for health, wealth and a good year. Are we "bribing" G-d?

I have a confession. I can’t stand to be thanked for giving charity. I just hate it when the person to whom I gave a dollar heaps lifelong blessings on me.

When the Torah instructs us to give charity, it uses very specific words, to convey a profound message on what giving is all about.

When giving charity, clearly one should give wholeheartedly and pleasantly. But how critical to the mitzvah of tzedakah is the manner in which it is given? Maimonides and Rashi offer differing views. This class analyzes their positions and reveals the ess...

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