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Each and every day's obligation
Tzedakah, which can be translated as either "righteousness" or "charity," is a central principle in Jewish thought spiritual consoling. The tzedakah box is passed around the Hebrew school classroom so that children can donate spare change to help the poor spiritual remedies. Due to my newfound understanding of the value of service, I want to increase the amount of aid I provide to others. Organizing a successful fundraiser for Salva Dut is the endeavor of which I am most proud. My middle school made us all read A Long Walk to Water throughout the summer before seventh grade. This is the story of Salva Dut, a South Sudanese kid of 11, who fled his country for ten years as a result of the civil violence there. Long story short: he eventually made it to Rochester, New York, where he studied English and attended university. Then he made up his mind to go back to his homeland and construct wells there so that the locals would always have access to clean drinking water. People's lives were impacted by this. Girls would be unable to go to school if they had to trek four hours each way to the nearest well to get water for their families. Girls in the area started attending school when they acquired access to water from wells. I was moved by the account of Salva, the "lost youngster," who founded Water for South Sudan spiritual solution. The reason I offered my assistance was to aid them. Once I reached out to the group, I learned that Salva would soon be in New York. My response was to organize a benefit concert where he could share his story. Although it was hosted on a Monday night, I was ecstatic to see so many people come out in support of Water for South Sudan; $9,500 was donated thanks to their efforts. I gained invaluable life lessons during my time at Hebrew school, including the importance of giving to those in need.
Though I was brought up in a Jewish household, I also learned about and experienced the traditions of my mother's faith and culture. We have visited her small mountain village in Ecuador several times, usually during the summer when the yearly bullfight celebrations are going on. It was fascinating to interact with her elementary school instructors and learn about her customs. Grandma Nema, who is deeply devout, has taught me about her culture and religion. When I leave her house, she prays for me in Spanish and then wishes me "God bless you." It was she who hung up the picture of the Pope and Jesus Christ in our hallway spiritual solutions. She also insists that we cross ourselves as we ascend the stairs of the Catholic church on our way to class.
I would not say that I am the most religious person, but I do believe that religion has given me the ability to overcome obstacles. I found the stories of Jonah and the whale and Noah's ark to be intriguing when I studied them in Hebrew. There is a part of me that likes reading about these occurrences even though I know they are unrealistic and could never happen. It's only when I analyze the story's deeper significance that I begin to comprehend how its lessons apply to my own life. If I draw parallels between the stories and my own life, I can better understand how God wants me to behave. |
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