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National Organizations over time adopt philanthropic organizations for their chapters tosupport, either philanthropically or temporally. Some of the traditional organizationschoose secular focused philanthropies, for example, Chi Phi, one of the oldest fraternities,supports Boys and Girls Club of America. Other diverse organizations choosephilanthropies that represent their communities. For example, Alpha Phi Alpha, the firstAfrican-American fraternity provides support to members of the African Americancommunity, through its efforts, which include support for the "Go–To–High School, Go–To–College" program that provides resources and encourages secondary and collegiateeducation for African American men. 170 In general, one can tell a great deal about thevalues of an organization by analyzing its thoughtfully chosen philanthropies andpartners.' Tzedaka' the Hebrew word used for Jewish philanthropy, is derived from theword Tzedek, which translates to "justice," and is rooted in the Torah. LeviticusNumbers 18:26 states that Jews were required to give ten percent of their total earnings tothe Temple. 171 Tzedaka has always been and remains part of the fiber of what it means tobe Jewish. Another term often used for Jewish giving is "Gemilut Chasadim" whichtranslates as "the giving of loving-kindness," and according to Shimon the Righteous inPirkei Avot, serves as one of the three pillars of the world, alongside the torah andservice. 172 Repairing or completion of the world, another element of philanthropy, istranslated as Tikkun Olam. The term, originally referred to in the Mishne and Tosefta, ismore commonly understood in contemporary times through Rabbi Isaac Luria's ideas on170 Alpha Phi Alpha, accessed April 28, 2011, http://www.alpha-phi-alpha.com/Page.php?id=164.171 Numbers. In The Jewish Study Bible. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2004.172 Nosson Scherman and Meir Zlotowitz, "Pirkei Avot," in [Sidur Ḳol Yaʻaḳov: Ḥol/Shabat/ShaloshRegalim] = The Complete ArtScroll Siddur : Weekday/Sabbath/festival : a New Translation andAnthologized Commentary (Brooklyn, NY: Mesorah Publications, 2001), pg. 544.49
Tikkun Olam. Rabbi Isaac Luria saw repairing the world, as the act of "fulfilling God'soriginal intention for creation" and in modern times connotes social action and socialjustice. 173 Each of these words and their nuanced definitions reveal that the act of givingin a variety of ways is at the core of Jewish tradition.AEPI draws on this rich history of Jewish philanthropy in its 3 rd EditionPhilanthropy Manual produced in 2006. The manual serves as a detailed guide forchapters to use as a resource for philanthropic events and projects. In its conclusion, itnotesthe highest degree of tzedeka is one who holds the hand of a man reducedto poverty by handing him a gift in order to strengthen his hand, so that hewill have no need to beg from others. You now have the tools to join theranks of more than 93 years of philanthropy and tzedaka through the menof Alpha Epsilon Pi 174This statement reflects AEPI's commitment to serving as a resource for philanthropyprogramming on the part of its chapters, and demonstrates the fraternity's commitment toa Jewish approach to philanthropy. The manual shows that philanthropy must meet morethan the expectations of secular Greek life, in which philanthropy is mandated. It adds aJewish component to philanthropy, as philanthropy is a Jewish value and a keycomponent of leading a proud Jewish lifestyle. In August 2010, at the nationalconvention, AEPI announced support for seven philanthropies. 175 Although the fraternalorganization had intended to vote on three of the seven organizations listed below, thebrothers of the fraternity passed a motion to adopt all seven. These philanthropies173 Sara S. Lee, "Reparing the World from the Perspective of Jewish Tradition," Religious Education 85,no. 3 (Summer 1990).174 3rd Edition Philanthropy Manual," Alpha Epsilon Pi, Philanthropy Manual, accessed April 28, 2011,http://www.aepi.org/?page=PhilanthropyManual.175 AEPi's Official Philanthropy," Alpha Epsilon Pi, Philanthropy, accessed April 28, 2011,http://www.aepi.org/?page=Philanthropy.50
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