A premium video course covering advanced topics: planned giving, charitable foundations, impact investing, and the intersection of tzedakah with modern philanthropy.
Course Content
4 lessons · 1h 22m- 1
What Is Tzedakah? Understanding the Obligation
Tzedakah is not charity — it is justice. In this opening lesson we explore the Hebrew concept, its biblical roots, and why every Jew is required to give.
18m - 2
Rambam's Eight Levels: A Framework for Giving
Maimonides organized all forms of tzedakah into a landmark eight-level hierarchy. We explore each rung — from reluctant giving to full economic empowerment — and what they mean for modern donors.
24m - 3
Maaser Kesafim: How Much Should You Give?
The halachic tithing standard — giving 10–20% of income — is the gold standard for Jewish philanthropy. We break down how to calculate it, edge cases, and contemporary poskim on investment income.
21m - 4
Setting Tzedakah Priorities: Who Comes First?
Jewish law prescribes an order of priority for giving. Learn the halachic hierarchy — family before community, local before distant, Jewish before non-Jewish — and how to apply it thoughtfully today.
19m
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