Mailbox shaped Tzedakah Box by Itzhak Luvaton (now available in Cherry and Mahagony)

Mailbox shaped Tzedakah Box by Itzhak Luvaton

In Hebrew, the word for charity, "Tzedakah," - צדקה  means far more than just that. Charity implies kindness performed out the goodness of one’s heart, but which is by no means obligatory. Tzedakah, on the other hand, means, "doing right," implying an obligation to help others - financially, materially, spiritually and in any way possible.

A tzedakah box is a receptacle for collecting money that is designated for charity.

This Tzedakah box is one of Itzhak Luvaton's Artwork. Itzhak Luvaton is a Jewish artist, who creates unique Judaica art combined with various materials. He combines the old Jewish tradition with up-to-date design.

This Tzedakah box is made of Cherry wood and Sterling Silver. It is shaped like a mailbox and has on its sides the Seven Species of Israel. (The seven species listed are (Deut 8:8):  wheat, barley, grape, fig, pomegranates, olive, and date). On the front is a plaque with the words "V'Ahavta L'Reicha Kamocha" - ואהבת לרעך כמוך meaning: "you shall love your neighbor as yourself" (Leviticus 19:17).