Episode 72: Where Can We Show Kindness?

Feasts and Jewish Life
Written By Matt Davis
 

The concept of Tzedakah, often translated as “charity,” but more accurately understood as righteousness or justice. Giving isn't merely a charitable endeavor, but an ethical obligation. For Christians, this resonates deeply with the New Testament teachings on almsgiving and love for neighbor. Here, the idea of 'faith without works is dead' rings loud and clear.

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Outro music by Joshua Royal.
Interlude + Engineering by Noah Davis.

 
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