History/Mission

Since its launch in 1997, the Tzedec community investment program of Jewish Funds for Justice has organized more than $20 million in funds from the American Jewish community to create housing, jobs, and small businesses in low and moderate-income communities.

Tzedec promotes visible Jewish community investment in low and moderate-income neighborhoods. Working with Jewish federations, synagogues, foundations, and individuals, Tzedec brings Jewish investments - lending capital - to economically disadvantaged neighborhoods long-neglected by mainstream financial institutions.

Why Jews Are Pursuing Tzedec:

Jewish Values: Tzedec fulfills Judaism's tzedakah teachings, which emphasize partnership and investment as the highest form of giving.

Jewish Identity: Tzedec’s social justice mission energizes Jews and attracts unaffiliated Jewish activists and funders to Jewish life.

Jewish History: Community-based financial services continue the self-help tradition of the Hebrew Free Loan Societies, which helped Jews create wealth in the last century.

Jewish Needs: Community investment is critical for creating healthy and sustainable cities and neighborhoods for all residents, including low-income, elderly, and immigrant Jews.

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