Charity

The word tzedakah derives from the Hebrew word tzedek, "justice," and it is perhaps the most important obligation of Judaism. Use the links below for more information.

Charity/Tzedakah in Judaism (Jewish Virtual Library)
What is Tzedakah (ClickOnJudaism.com)
Judaism 101: Tzedakah/Charity (JewFAQ.org)
Questions & Answers Regarding Charity (Torah.org)
Day-to-Day Judaism: Charity (Aish Ha-Torah)

"Most people think that Americans are generous because we are rich. The truth is that we are rich, in significant part, because we are generous."
-- Claire Gaudiani, Senior Research Scholar at Yale Law School