Tag

Leket

2 articles

Judaism and Food Waste: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Tables

Long before 'food rescue' became a buzzword, Jewish law established a comprehensive system for preventing food waste and ensuring that the hungry were fed — from the corners of the field to the leftover customs that shaped the Jewish table.

bal-tashchitfood-wastepeah

intermediate

Judaism and Poverty: The Obligation to Act

Judaism doesn't just encourage charity — it demands systemic justice. From the Torah's agricultural laws to Maimonides' eight levels of giving, discover how Jewish tradition treats poverty as a communal responsibility, not a personal failing.

povertytzedakahleket