tzedakah
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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The Jewish faith has a moral obligation of tzedakah, loosely defined as charity but literally translated as righteousness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 21, 2025
Much of his motivation through his career, Mr. Cardin said in the video, “comes back to tzedakah, part of our tradition as Jews to help those that are less fortunate.”
From New York Times ● May 1, 2023
The Jewish tradition of tzedakah speaks to giving as a form of social justice.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 26, 2022
One important Jewish tradition that resonates at this time of year is tzedakah, the religious obligation to do what is right and just.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 5, 2018
“I will. And those rubles are for tzedakah when you get back home. Because tzedakah is a mitzvah, and someone doing a mitzvah can’t be harmed. So you’ll be safe as you travel.”
From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack
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