The word tzedakah comes from the Hebrew word for tzedek (justice) and is charity given to the poor in pursuit of a just, ethical society. Whereas acts of loving-kindness (gemilut chasidim) can be done for the rich or poor, living or dead, tzedakah is only for the living poor.
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Tzedakah box from Gate of Heaven Synagogue, India, mid-20th century, wood, plastic, paper, and metal. The box is inscribed in three languages: English, Hebrew, and Marathi.
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