Outside of philosophers and students of religion, the only ones who might be expected to know the name Maimonides are those youngsters who attended Hebrew school. The great 12th-century thinker composed a “ladder of tzedaka” that ranks his preference from best (helping the individual find a job so he may take care of himself) to worst (giving begrudgingly). Since Jews are taught at an early age about the importance of tzedaka, it’s a perfect fit.

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