Yeshivish glossary term
tzedakah
צדקה
Meaning
- charitable giving
- money or aid given to people in need
- a religious duty of material support
Alternate spellings
tzedaka, tsedakah
Usage and context
Usually translated as charity, but it carries a stronger sense of obligation and justice than purely optional generosity.
- Category
- money, work, and practical matters
- Language origin
- Hebrew
Example in Yeshivish
They set aside part of every paycheck for tzedakah.
Plain-English example
They set aside part of every paycheck for charitable giving.