The Jewish Effective Giving Blog

Our blog explores issues related to effective giving, religion, Jewish ethics, and extreme global poverty. 

Preventing human suffering together can help us cope with these troubling times.

BY Adam Azari

A few words on the devastating events in Israel and how they might affect our efforts to save lives

BY Adam Azari

No congregation is too small to prevent a lot of disease and suffering.

BY Adam Azari

Some thoughts for rabbis who would like to introduce effective giving to their congregations during the Chagim

BY Adam Azari

The donations already inspired by our initiative are going to save several lives and protect many thousands of people.

BY Adam Azari

How a family pledge to save a life could infuse an ancient ritual with new meaning

BY Adam Azari

A Rosh Hashanah sermon

BY Rabbi David Lyon

Understanding what a case of malaria looks like shows why our collective effort is so vital.

BY Adam Azari

Coming together to save lives in the developing world would make the Reform movement a more appealing version of itself.

BY Adam Azari

It really isn't that complicated.

BY Adam Azari