Tzedaka
Tzedakah: The happiness of giving instead of spending on ourselves - opinion
Spending money on others has a stronger, more lasting impact on happiness than spending it on ourselves.
What are the ancient and modern practices of Passover's Kimcha de’Pischa? - opinion
‘Philanthropy starts with curiosity’
American Jewish World Service to lay off 10% of staff and exit 3 countries where it has provided aid
Study: Synagogue-goers more likely to give to Jewish causes
Orthodox Jews give higher amounts to congregations and Jewish organizations than both Conservative and Reform Jews.
Jewish philanthropist Edgar Bronfman passes away at 84
Bronfman was a US Jewish communal leader and billionaire; fought for Jewish rights and to strengthen Jewish identity among young people.
Live, Love and Learn: How the dating diva saved Hanukkah
When Hanukkah rolls around, the anxiety level shoots up at least eight points on the gift-giving scale to match the length of the celebration.
E-charity made easy
JGives.com aims to revolutionize how donors find charities, while making the entire process of giving simple, direct and safe.
Transmitting values
Being a mensch starts with a single, simple act.
Miami Jewish Federation eyes investments in Israel
Endowments could boost economy to tune of hundreds of millions of dollars after organization plans to infuse funds.
Hanukka gelt, Hanukka guilt
Check carefully how your donations are being used, and how much is actually going to what you think it is going for.
Jewish ideas daily: Bittersweet charity
"The Jewish charitable impulse may be more tenuous than we have recognized. Bonds can be broken."
The Human Spirit: For Our Good Health
The benefits of volunteering go beyond a good feeling.
Jews take 5 of top 6 spots in annual list of top US givers
19 of 53 on Chronicle of Philanthropy survey are Jewish, though less than one quarter of money given goes to overtly Jewish causes.
