Seven Tzedakah Ideas for Shabbat

January 4, 2008
"Shabbat reminds us of the awesome work of creation and the potential holiness of daily life. Traditionally, Shabbat begins with tzedakah ("righteous" charitable giving). Before lighting candles and entering the seventh day, we help "create the world" by sharing our bounty with others."


Ritualwell.org is a fantastic resource that now has an entire page devoted to Shabbat, including blessings, readings, poems, and prayers for Shabbat, as well as seven fantastic tzedakah ideas for Shabbat.


Try them out and let us know how they enhance your own Sabbath experience.


Shabbat Shalom!

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