For most Jewish teenagers, eight nights of Hanukkah translates into eight nights of gifts galore. For eight nights, we cross our fingers and pray to receive “big” items, such as Guitar Hero or the new iPod touch. But what if this year, instead of receiving gifts, we give them?
When it comes to Jewish Law, giving to charity is more of an expectation that an act of generosity. Here’s what else you should know.
Remember putting change in the tzedakah box at synagogue or selling candy in school to raise money for needy causes? Remember thinking how generous you were? Remember feeling benevolent, perhaps even noble? Well, you were wrong.
