Offerings of the heart : money, values, and faith in community / Shawn Israel Zevit

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Zevit, Shawn Israel, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Money--Religious aspects--Judaism.

Money.

Charity.

Jewish ethics.

charity (philosophical concept).

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Edition:

Second edition

Place of Publication:

New York ; London : Bloomsbury Academic, 2026

Summary:

"Offerings of the Heart. This phrase sets the tone for the Jewish spiritual perspective that money is a tool for actualizing God’s presence in the world. Building on this core value and setting aside the financial/spiritual split with which many congregational leaders operate, Rabbi Shawn Zevit brings the depth and breadth of Jewish teachings on money and the spiritual life to all faith communities. This book provides texts and tools to help clergy, staff, and lay leaders of congregations of any faith approach financial and other resources as core means to build and maintain whole and holy lives in a communal setting. Zevit demonstrates how faith communities can create values-based approaches to developing and managing financial and human resources that are rooted in the very sacred traditions, principles, and impulses that bring us together. Fully revised and updated, this 20th anniversary edition of a classic incorporates the insights and practices of a wide range of Orthodox, Conservative, and Reformed congregations in addition to Reconstructionist congregations. It also addresses the growing “free will dues” practice"-- Bloomsbury Collections

How should synagogues and churches raise money, use money, and teach about money? An acclaimed rabbi tells offers a values-based approach to wealth in congregational life

Contents:

The way

Living the vision

Money as a spiritual tool

Sustaining sacred community

Organizing money

Tzedakah

Money, values, and community

Online resource; title from home page (Bloomsbury Collections, viewed April 3, 2026)

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index

Other Format:

Print version: Zevit, Shawn Israel Offerings of the heart

ISBN:

9798216278573

9798216278580

9798216278597

OCLC:

1581573211

Publisher Number:

CIPO000358232

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license