Tzedakah is when we help people who don’t have money or food. This is a very important rule written in the main Jewish book – the Torah. It says that we should be kind and always help those who are struggling.
Why Should We Help Others?
- When we help others, we become better people ourselves
- If you are kind to people, they will be kind to you too
- Even if you don’t have much money, it’s still important to share with those who are having an even harder time
How to Help Properly?
The most important thing is to help without hurting someone’s feelings. It’s best when the person receiving help doesn’t know who helped them. And the person helping doesn’t know exactly who they helped. This way, nobody feels embarrassed.
What is the Best Kind of Help?
The best way to help someone is not just to give them money or food, but to help them find a job or start their own small business. Then the person will be able to take care of themselves and won’t need to depend on others.
A Wise Advice
An ancient teacher named Yose ben Yochanan said: “Let your house be open to everyone, and let poor people feel at home in it.” This means we should always be ready to help those in need.
Important Note
If you can take care of yourself, try not to ask others for help. But if you’re really struggling – don’t be ashamed to ask for help, because helping each other is right and good.
