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The Rich Go To Heaven: Giving Charity In Jewish Thought

Predominantly based on the wisdom and writings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneersohn, this unique volume offers clear, scholarly analysis of one of the most important tenets of Jewish tradition. With humorous anecdotes and stories to introduce concepts, it examines a wide range of questions, including: How does Judaism view those who do not give any charity at all? Must one believe in God in order to perform the mitzvah of tzedekah? Is there a limit to how much charity one can give? Why is an interest-free loan considered to be the highest form of charity? Does God give tzedekah? Are non-Jews obligated to give charity? What role will tzedekah play in a perfect Messianic world? Filled with fascinating ideas drawn from both classical and contemporary sources, The Rich Go to Heaven: Giving Charity in Jewish Thought will challenge the mind, appeal to the heart, and stimulate further study.

Paperback: 232 pages

Publisher: Jason Aronson, Inc. (June 1, 1998)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 076575990X

ISBN-13: 978-0765759900

Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 0.6 x 9 inches

Shipping Weight: 11 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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Reviewed by the Jerusalem Post - Helen Kaye (Friday Books) 14 May 1999.A fascinating, lucid and uncluttered explanation of charity from every possible angle.Why give? What to give? How to give? How much to give? The motivation for giving. The givers. The scope of giving. Is Jewish tzedaka worth more than that of non-jews? Should the rich give more? And is their donation "better"? Each of the book's chapters discusses the various aspects of charity and illustrates each of the points with stories, references to the various sources and even jokes.This is a book for the layman, not the scholar, although the material appears to have been meticulously researched. The language is direct and accessible. The analogies are clear...An awareness of the holy shines through this book. Even if the reality falls short of the ideal, The Rich go to Heaven can nudge us in the right direction.

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