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I would hardly compare New Orleans with a third world country -- at least not the New Orleans that existed prior to Hurricane Katrina. Have you ever actually been to New Orleans?

tzedakah - meaning 'justice' or 'just distribution' - which actually makes it something other than 'charity' -

"The Hebrew word "tzedakah" is commonly translated as "charity" or "tithe." But this is misleading. "Charity" implies that your heart motivates you to go beyond the call of duty. "Tzedakah," however, literally means "righteousness" -- doing the right thing. A "tzaddik," likewise, is a righteous person, someone who fulfills all his obligations, whether in the mood or not." http://judaism.about.com/library/3_askr ... edakah.htm


"The Meaning of the Word "Tzedakah"

"Tzedakah" is the Hebrew word for the acts that we call "charity" in English: giving aid, assistance and money to the poor and needy or to other worthy causes. However, the nature of tzedakah is very different from the idea of charity. The word "charity" suggests benevolence and generosity, a magnanimous act by the wealthy and powerful for the benefit of the poor and needy. The word "tzedakah" is derived from the Hebrew root Tzadei-Dalet-Qof, meaning righteousness, justice or fairness. In Judaism, giving to the poor is not viewed as a generous, magnanimous act; it is simply an act of justice and righteousness, the performance of a duty, giving the poor their due." http://www.jewfaq.org/tzedakah.htm

Yes. There are certain parts I would not walk in after dark.

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