JEWISH QUOTES ABOUT HELPING OTHERS

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“He who saves one life, it is as if he saves the entire world.” – Talmud

“Do not stand idly by while your neighbor’s blood is shed.” – Leviticus 19:16

“Charity is equal in importance to all the other commandments combined.” – Talmud

“Love your neighbor as yourself.” – Leviticus 19:18

“Do not oppress the stranger, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt.” – Exodus 23:9

“A kind word can change a person’s day, a kind act can change a person’s life.”

“The world stands on three things: Torah (study), Avodah (worship), and Gemilut Chasadim (acts of loving-kindness).” – Ethics of the Fathers 1:2

“You shall not harden your heart or shut your hand from your poor brother.” – Deuteronomy 15:7

“Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done.” – Proverbs 19:17

“If I am not for myself, who will be for me? But if I am only for myself, what am I? And if not now, when?” – Rabbi Hillel

“In a world where you can be anything, be kind.” SUMMER FEELS LIKE QUOTES

“The highest form of wisdom is kindness.” – Talmud

“Tzedakah (charitable giving) is not just giving money; it is giving of oneself.” – Rabbi Jonathan Sacks

“He who gives prudently, even a small amount, will be blessed with more in return.” – Proverbs 11:24

“You shall walk in God’s ways.” – Deuteronomy 28:9

“He who helps the needy is regarded as if he has brought the Divine Presence closer.” – Talmud

“In order to attain true happiness, one must make the happiness of others their own.” – Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Kotzk

“Better one hour of repentance and good deeds in this world than all the life of the World to Come.” – Talmud

“Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act.” – Proverbs 3:27

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” – Mahatma Gandhi (quoted by many Jewish leaders)

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