Friday, October 29, 2010

We Should All Start with the Basics ...

Coming across an article called, "Study Shows Jews Donate More to the Poor," made me stop and think about how we prioritize our giving.  (See http://forward.com/articles/132588/.)  The study indicates that Jews donate proportionately more to assist others with their basic needs (food, shelter, etc.) than other religious groups ... and it made me wonder why.  The article quoted the CEO of UJA-NY as saying: 


“From day one in our schools, synagogues and organizations, we assert that our deepest values reflect how we care about one another. In the midst of the Yom Kippur fast, the prophet Isaiah says the fast is about clothing the naked and feeding the hungry. This linkage of what it means to be a Jew and what it means to care about each other is foundational,” he said.


I think he is right.  It sounds like folks are really listening.   : )

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