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By Jeff Commings Arizona Daily Star Tucson, Arizona | Published: 08.21.2007
In the Jewish culture, no one is exempt from the concept of tzedekah, which requires all human beings to give money to charities as a way to gain the forgiveness of sins. Not only is this a requirement for adults, but teens and preteens are encouraged to take part in tzedekah, which could range from giving a portion of their income to charity to feeding the hungry during religious holidays. A local branch of a nationwide program is about to start its second year of getting more youngsters involved in charitable acts."