Jewish Wisdom
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Giving to Jewish Organizations: A Short History and Discussion Questions
A brief history and some thought-provoking discussion questions to use with your circle.
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How to Create a D'var Torah
Outlines how to incorporate Jewish texts and values into your circle’s conversations.
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Rose Community Foundation Jewish Philanthropic Values Cards - Facilitation Guide
A tool to help individuals and groups approach philanthropy from a values-based perspective.
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Selected Jewish Texts on Giving
Short quotes on everything from Biblical laws about giving to collective and communal giving.
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A Jewish Lens on Taxes
This issue of Sh’ma offers a guide to the perplexing drudgery of tax filings.
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HEKDESH Tzedakah Learning Pod: Year 1
A conversation guide for 5 sessions developed by HEKDESH.
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HEKDESH Tzedakah Learning Pod: Year 2
A conversation guide for 6 sessions developed by HEKDESH.
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Deepening your Conversations with Jewish Stories
This resource features a collection of Jewish stories and discussion prompts.
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Giving Circle Facilitation Tool
Icebreakers, meeting structures, and strategies for leading your giving circle meetings.
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Halacha & Agadatah of Tzedakah
Spark conversations with these Jewish texts about tzedakah.
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Communicating in a Holy Community
Guidance for how to communicate with values in mind.
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Building My Jewish Philanthropic Lens: Words to Live By
Quotes designed to inspire conversations about Jewish values
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New Year Giving Guide
Reflect on your 2019 giving and set intentions for how you'd like to give in 2020.