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Lesson plans, discussion guides, and printable materials to help educators and parents teach Tzedakah with depth and clarity.

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Chanukkah, Tzedakah, and Bringing the Geulah Closer
Lesson PlanAdults / Community

Chanukkah, Tzedakah, and Bringing the Geulah Closer

Explore how Chazal and the Sfas Emes connect tzedakah, Chanukkah light, and redemption. An adult learning lesson on how giving actively brings the geulah closer.

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Tzedakah as Justice
Lesson PlanAdults / Community

Tzedakah as Justice

Explore a lesson plan for adults on the Jewish concept of tzedakah. Learn how tzedakah is a moral obligation of justice, not just a voluntary act of kindness, and discover its ideal form is to help others become self-sufficient.

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Calculations on Shabbat
Lesson PlanAdults / Community

Calculations on Shabbat

Adult learners study Shabbat 150a to understand when charity, mitzvot, and communal action are allowed on Shabbat, emphasizing that true rest aligns with moral responsibility and spiritual values.

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Lesson PlanElementary (Grades 2–5)

Maot Chitim: Pesach and Community - Elem

This lesson plan introduces elementary students to the concept of Maot Chitim, the Jewish tradition of collecting money to help those in need celebrate Passover.

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Lesson PlanUpper School (Grades 9–12)

An Open Hand and an Open Heart: A Lesson on Tzedakah from Devarim

This lesson plan for high school students explores the Torah's teachings on poverty and tzedakah by analyzing verses from Devarim 15:4-11. Students will learn that tzedakah is about more than just giving money; it's about having the right attitude and empathy.

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