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Every month, West Coast NCSY we will be highlighting one of the many
wonderful Mitzvot (commandments) of the Torah that NCSYers
throughout the Region will be highlighting in their own lives.
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NOVEMBER '05
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TZEDAKAH (Charity)
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"Tzedakah" is the Hebrew word for the acts that we call "charity" in English: giving aid, assistance and money to the poor and needy or to other worthy causes. However, the nature of tzedakah is very different from the idea of charity. The word "charity" suggests benevolence and generosity, a magnanimous act by the wealthy and powerful for the benefit of the poor and needy. The word "tzedakah" is derived from the Hebrew root Tzade-Dalet-Qof, meaning righteousness, justice or fairness. In Judaism, giving to the poor is not viewed as a generous, magnanimous act; it is simply an act of justice and righteousness, the performance of a duty, giving the poor their due.
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YOUR MITZVAH MISSION
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| Contact a regional board member and get a specially marked "Mitzvah of the Month" Ziploc bag. Everyday of November put in a penny in the bag. Feel free to put in more, but one penny will make the mission sucessful. At the end of the month hand the bags back in so that we can give the proceeds to local charities (i.e. tomchei shabbos, NCSY, etc.). Go get your bags. If you are unsure where to get your bag conact the regional president, Steven Paletz at SPaletz@westcoastncsy.com. Go get your bags!This message will self destruct in 5 seconds. |
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