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Lesson plans, discussion guides, and educator materials for teaching Tzedakah with depth and clarity.

Lesson Plans

What Tzedakah Does: Community, Redemption, Self-Growth

Follow this self guided learning experience and learn about tzedakah as a core Jewish obligation of justice—not mere generosity

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Lesson PlanAdults / Community

How We Give: Methods, Priority, & Sensitivity

Follow this self guided learning experience and learn about tzedakah as a core Jewish obligation of justice—not mere generosity

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Lesson PlanAdults / Community

Why We Give: Values & Spiritual Meaning

Follow this self guided learning experience and learn about tzedakah as a core Jewish obligation of justice—not mere generosity

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Lesson PlanAdults / Community

What Tzedakah Is: Obligation & Foundation

Follow this self guided learning experience and learn about tzedakah as a core Jewish obligation of justice—not mere generosity

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Lesson PlanMiddle School (Grades 6–8)

Lending to Hashem MS

This lesson plan, designed for middle school students, uses the midrash from Vayikra Rabbah 37:2 to explore the concept of tzedakah. The objective is for students to analyze how giving to the poor is likened to "lending to Hashem," and to reflect on how this changes their perspective on charity. The lesson includes a text study, guided discussion questions, and creative independent review activities to help students connect ancient wisdom to modern-day actions of kindness and generosity.

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Lesson PlanElementary (Grades 2–5)

Lending to Hashem elem

This lesson plan is designed for elementary students in grades 3-5 and focuses on the concept of tzedakah and divine reward. Through an engaging midrash from Vayikra Rabbah 37, students will learn how even small acts of kindness can lead to great rewards. The lesson includes a variety of interactive activities, such as a "Mitzvah Collector Tag" game and a "My Mitzvah Sack" craft, to help students understand the value of giving, even in difficult circumstances, and reflect on the meaning of tzedakah in their own lives.

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Lesson PlanUpper School (Grades 9–12)

Lending to Hashem HS

This lesson plan, designed for high school students, uses the midrash from Vayikra Rabbah 37:2 to explore the concept of tzedakah. The objective is for students to analyze how giving to the poor is likened to "lending to Hashem," and to reflect on how this changes their perspective on charity. The lesson includes a text study, guided discussion questions, and creative independent review activities to help students connect ancient wisdom to modern-day actions of kindness and generosity.

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