From Rosh Hashana to Purim to Pesach — every major Jewish holiday has unique giving obligations and spiritual dimensions. This course explores them all.
Course Content
6 lessons- 1
Rosh Hashana: The Sweetness of Generous Judgment
On the day we are judged, we become more just. The relationship between being inscribed for a good year and our practice of tzedakah.
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Yom Kippur: Teshuvah, Tefillah, Tzedakah
The three pillars that avert a harsh decree. Why tzedakah is paired with prayer and repentance on the holiest day of the year.
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Sukkot: Inviting the Ushpizin — and the Poor
The mystical tradition of welcoming the seven spiritual guests into the sukkah is inseparable from welcoming real guests — especially those in need.
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Chanukah: Light, Miracles, and the Economy of Giving
While not primarily a tzedakah holiday, Chanukah's themes of publicizing miracles connect to visible, unashamed generosity in the public square.
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Purim: Matanot La'evyonim and the Joy of Giving
Purim has a specific obligation: gifts to the poor. The Rambam says the joy of giving on Purim must exceed any other celebration.
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Pesach: Maot Chitim and the Obligation to Free Others
Maot Chitim — wheat money — is the ancient Pesach tradition of ensuring every Jew has enough for the holiday. Its modern applications are urgent.
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