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Tzedakah (justice or charity) box, c. 1920, 6 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 4 1/4 in. (16.51 x 10.8 x 10.8 cm), Brass, other metals, Israel, 20th century, Tzedakah (), meaning justice, righteousness, or charity, is one of the most honored practices within Jewish tradition. The purpose of giving charity is to remember those less-fortunate in times of celebration and remembrance, such as major holidays, weekly Sabbaths, weddings, and memorials. Tzedakah boxes, such as this, are often placed in homes, synagogues, and public locations so those who wish can give anonymously and charitably. The funds donated are then given to assist those in need. This inscription of this box mentions the funds being specifically used to aid orphans () and the poor ().

Tzedakah (justice or charity) box, c. 1920, 6 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 4 1/4 in. (16.51 x 10.8 x 10.8 cm), Brass, other metals, Israel, 20th century, Tzedakah (), meaning justice, righteousness, or charity, is one of the most honored practices within Jewish tradition. The purpose of giving charity is to remember those less-fortunate in times of celebration and remembrance, such as major holidays, weekly Sabbaths, weddings, and memorials. Tzedakah boxes, such as this, are often placed in homes, synagogues, and public locations so those who wish can give anonymously and charitably. The funds donated are then given to assist those in need. This inscription of this box mentions the funds being specifically used to aid orphans () and the poor ().
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Tzedakah (justice or charity) box, c. 1920, 6 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 4 1/4 in. (16.51 x 10.8 x 10.8 cm), Brass, other metals, Israel, 20th century, Tzedakah (), meaning justice, righteousness, or charity, is one of the most honored practices within Jewish tradition. The purpose of giving charity is to remember those less-fortunate in times of celebration and remembrance, such as major holidays, weekly Sabbaths, weddings, and memorials. Tzedakah boxes, such as this, are often placed in homes, synagogues, and public locations so those who wish can give anonymously and charitably. The funds donated are then given to assist those in need. This inscription of this box mentions the funds being specifically used to aid orphans () and the poor ().
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Tamaño imagen:
2932 x 3648 px | 30.6 MB
Tamaño impresión:
24.8 x 30.9 cm | 9.8 x 12.2 in (300 dpi)
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1920 ASISTIR BODA CAJA CARIDAD CELEBRACION DAVID DERECHO DESEO HOSPICIOS INSCRIPCION ISRAEL JUSTICIA JUSTITIA LATON MEMORIALES METAL METÁLICA NECESIDAD POBRE POOR PROPOSITO PUESTO RECUERDO S. XX SIGLO XX