Tzedakah – Charity but an ethical obligation. Giving to charity but much more than that; tzedakah as a belief in social justice that includes giving time and practical help as well as money

(Pronounced suh-daa-kah)

To remember the meaning of Tzedakah in Judaism, use the following mnemonic:

Sudden darkness can't (tzedakah) dampen their spirits; they can't afford to pay their energy bills, but a group that give time and money and believes in social justice is on the case to get the power restored.