Judaism stresses the importance of sharing our bounty with those who have less. Tzedakah means more than charity; literally, it means justice. Contributions to Tzedakah are collected at each class session, and it is expected that students contribute regularly, in any amount. Tzedakah is a wonderful mitzvah in which to participate, and students will help to determine which worthwhile charities receive the proceeds over the course of the Hebrew school year. We encourage you to talk to your children about whether and to what extent they can contribute their weekly Tzedakah amount from money they earn doing chores around the house or in other ways.