J6.3 Jewish organisations that relieve poverty Flashcards
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What are some Jewish organizations that relieve poverty
Tzedek, Jewish Care and World Jewish Relief
Tzedek (who and how)
Supports poverty relief globally
by funding education, health care, and development projects.
Jewish Care (who and how)
Helps elderly and vulnerable members of the Jewish community
with housing, care services, and social support.
World Jewish Relief (who and how)
Provides emergency aid
during natural disasters and long-term support for communities in need.
Strength of Tzedek, Jewish Care and World Jewish Relief
Strength: Shows how Jewish values inspire practical help worldwide.
Weakness of Tzedek, Jewish Care and World Jewish Relief
Weakness: Limited resources mean these organisations can’t help everyone.
What does the local/national Jewish communities do
Address the specific needs of their area, such as food banks or youth programmes.
Who does the local/national Jewish communities often work with
Synagogues to raise funds and organise volunteers.
Strength of local/national Jewish communities
Strength: Focuses on helping neighbours and building local support.
Weakness of local/national Jewish communities
Weakness: Some areas may lack the resources to meet growing needs.
Jews organisations aim to
Meet both physical needs (e.g., food, shelter) and spiritual needs (e.g., emotional support, prayer).
Example of Jewish groups help meeting both physical and spiritual needs
Providing kosher food during disasters ensures that Jewish traditions are respected.
Strength of Jewish groups help meeting both physical and spiritual needs
Strength: Addresses the whole person, not just their immediate needs.
Weakness of Jewish groups help meeting both physical and spiritual needs
Weakness: Can be difficult to balance physical and spiritual support with limited funding.
How does Jewish teaching inspire organised charity work
Charity work is inspired by Jewish teachings, such as the mitzvah of helping the poor and the concept of tzedakah.
Passage showing how Jewish teaching inspire organized charity work
Isaiah 58:7 encourages people to “share your food with the hungry and provide the poor wanderer with shelter.”
Strength of religious teachings as a motivation to charity work
Strength: Provides a strong moral foundation for charity work.
Weakness of religious teachings as a motivation to charity work
Weakness: Limited resources can restrict the ability to meet all needs.
