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Levels of Tzedaka:

Giving reluctantly and with regret

Giving graciously, but less than one should

Giving what one should but after being asked

Giving before being asked

Giving without knowing the identity of the recipient, although the recipient knows the identity of the donor

Giving anonymously

Giving without knowing the identity of the recipient, and with the recipient knowing the identity of the donor

Giving someone a job or a loan so it will help him or her for a lifetime.

Moses Maimonides also known as the Rambam defined the eight levels of Tzedaka.

Can Kids Perform Tzedaka:
Yes, I think everyone should give Tzedaka. Of course we cannot give as much Tzedaka as adults but kids can still give money. In our school we are always told to give a little bit of money on Shabbat. If kids don’t have money to give to Tzedaka then they could go somewhere and give people your time.

How should Tzedaka be given?
It should be given from the heart not because someone is forcing you, you cannot regret giving money, time, and clothing. You can give anonymously if you don’t want people to know you gave it to them. You are supposed to give a portion of you income to Tzedaka.

What does Tzedaka have to do with Judaism?
It is related because ,Tzedaka is charity in Hebrew and comes from the root Tzedek that means justice. Jews are supported to give Tzedaka if you can.

Tzedaka VS. Charity:
Charity comes from the Latin word “caritas” meaning from the heart. And charity is meant to be given from the heart, voluntarily. Tzedaka should be given if you are feeling generous or not. We must give Tzedaka frequently and open our hand to others.

By: Sharon Ardon 6B

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