Pragmatic Judaism

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Tzedakah: A system of responsibility

Tzedakah: A system of responsibility2 Jul8 min

<p>What if tzedakah isn’t about charity, but about survival? In this episode, host Shai Davidai explores how Judaism transformed giving from an optional act of generosity into a structured system of responsibility, mutual aid, and communal resilience. From ancient Jewish welfare networks to the global response after the October 7 Massacre, this is a story about agency, obligation, and how a people turns helplessness into action.</p>