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Learning to Give Briefing Papers

Philanthropy Briefing Papers give educators and parents an abbreviated snapshot of significant concepts people and organizations linked with philanthropy…in this case, Philanthropy and religion.

(Access the Interfaith Denomination for Briefing Papers on Altruism, Charity, Freedom of Religion, Motivations for Giving and Serving, and Tithing).

Philanthropy Concept Papers on topics from Altruism to Stewardship plus Philanthropy and the various faiths. From "Philanthropy in America," a respected comprehensive historical encyclopedia.

Islamic Philanthropy

Islamic Society of North America

(Access the Interfaith Denomination for Philanthropy in America Papers on Altruism, Reciprocity, Religion and Philanthropy, and Stewardship.)

Written from the perspective of practicing members of their faiths, these essays offer broad overviews and also cover philanthropy and topics of interest within the various religions.

1. Acts of Charity, Deeds of Kindness (Jewish)
2. Buddhism and the Philanthropy of Compassion (Buddhism)
3. District 9 Challenger League (Jewish)
4. DOROT: Generations Helping Generations (Jewish)
5. Feeding the Future: Prioritizing Child Nutrition (Jewish)
6. Forgiveness (Interfaith)
7. Generosity in Buddhism
8. Mitzvah of Caring for Those in Need, The (Jewish)
9. Mitzvah of Tikkun Olam (Jewish)
10. Operation Noah (Jewish)
11. Philanthropy and The Native American Perspective (Native American Spirituality)
12. Philanthropy in Islam (Islam)
13. Philanthropic Perspectives of Hinduism (Hinduism)
14. Roman Catholic Philosophy on Philanthropy (Catholic)
15. Saving Life: Six Degrees of Separation (Jewish)
16. Shalom Bayit: The Paradigm of the Peaceful Jewish Marriage (Jewish)
17. Tzedakah—Some Principles of Jewish Way of Giving (Jewish)
18. Tzedakah—The Jewish View of Philanthropy (Jewish)
19. "Warm Fuzzies" for Cancer (Jewish)