Ashley Thinks About Why We Should Give

I really enjoy all the site visits because when you go to different agencies you see the different needs in the world. I feel J.Team has helped me realize what I value most and has also helped me see the values others posses too. Through J.Team connections are built with the people in the group as well as with the community. I think that I have become more sensitive to the needs of different people through the sites we have visited.

We came up with the word responsibility because it applies in multiple ways to the job of J.Team. In regards to charity in general, I believe it is our responsibility to give to those who have less or our suffering. Through J.Team we help contribute to the responsibility we have to help others. In addition, when making the decision of which organization to give our money to, we have to take the time to really think about it so we can act responsibly with this money in a way that we believe fits the needs and wants of our group.

Maimonides Ladder made me think about why my family gives charity and why others give charity. When looking at two people giving charity, often the amount is what people focus on. However, Maimonides Ladder made me wonder what is going through someone’s mind when they give charity. If you are not happy you are giving or you feel you are being forced to give money that it isn’t real charity. Charity should be given out of kindness. I believe that the amount donated is not always as important as the intentions of the giver.