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Frequently Asked
Questions about Tzedakah
Rambam's Eight Levels of Tzedakah
The Highest Levels
Level 1 — The highest: Help someone become self-sufficient through a gift, loan, partnership, or employment.
Level 2 — Giving where neither donor nor recipient knows the other (e.g., the Temple treasury in Jerusalem).
Level 3 — Donor knows recipient, but recipient does not know donor.
Level 4 — Recipient knows donor, but donor does not know recipient.
Major Jewish Holidays — Quick Reference
| Holiday | Hebrew Name | Season | Duration | Key Mitzvah |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosh Hashana | רֹאשׁ הַשָּׁנָה | Fall | 2 days | Hear the shofar |
| Yom Kippur | יוֹם כִּפּוּר | Fall | 1 day | Fast & repent |
| Sukkot | סֻּכּוֹת | Fall | 7 days | Dwell in sukkah |
| Chanukah | חֲנֻכָּה | Winter | 8 days | Light the menorah |
| Purim | פּוּרִים | Spring | 1 day | Give matanot l'evyonim |
| Pesach | פֶּסַח | Spring | 7–8 days | Remove chametz |
| Shavuot | שָׁבוּעוֹת | Spring | 1–2 days | Receive the Torah |
Approximate Gregorian dates vary each year. Check a Jewish calendar for exact dates.