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"Tzedakah" is the Hebrew word for the acts that we call "charity" in English: giving aid, assistance and money to the poor and needy or to other worthy causes. However, the nature of tzedakah is very different from the idea of charity. The word "charity" suggests benevolence and generosity, a magnanimous act by the wealthy and powerful for the benefit of the poor and needy. The word "tzedakah" is derived from the Hebrew root Tzadei-Dalet-Qof, meaning righteousness, justice or fairness. In Judaism, giving to the poor is not viewed as a generous, magnanimous act; it is simply an act of justice and righteousness, the performance of a duty, giving the poor their due.
(Text from Judiasm 101)
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Tzedakah I support:
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NAVAH's mission is to provide an accessible way for people worldwide to support terror survivors in Israel.
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MDA and its team of trained volunteer and professional medical responders depend on AFMDA support to provide the entire nation’s pre-hospital emergency needs, including medical, disaster, ambulance and blood services.
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"Maot Chitim" refers to the centuries old custom of gathering wheat to provide the poor with matzoh and other items for the observance of Pesach. More recently we have expanded our program to include the Rosh Hashanah holiday.
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The LIBI Fund
When you "enlist" with LIBI, you're not only making up for what the defense budget can't cover. You are also contributing to the ensurance of Israel 's continuity as well as to the prosperity of Israel 's society and culture. By offering education assistance to less privilaged soldiers, we are making Israel 's greatest asset available to all members of Israeli society, thereby furthering the IDF's main purpose: the strengthening of Israel 's defense.
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