Growing a Culture of Philanthropy

Adath Jeshurun Foundation's Development Director, Talor Blustin, gives a D'var Torah on building a culture of philanthropy within our community. Watch or read his D'var Torah below.

The famous Jewish philanthropist Sir Moses Montefiore lived in nineteenth-century England. Queen Victoria once asked him, “What is the extent of your wealth? How much do you own?” Sir Moses told her it would take him a few days to do a proper accounting.

When Sir Moses told her his wealth she became upset, saying, “You’re not telling the truth. Everyone knows that you have much more.” Sir Moses explained that he considered as his wealth whatever money he gave away to tzedakah. Anything else that he possessed was only temporary and could be confiscated or lost.

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