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In the first post of our charitable giving series, we explored why giving isn\u2019t just generous, it\u2019s strategic. Charitable giving can help reduce your tax burden, support causes you care about and strengthen your long-term legacy. More than that, it can clarify your values and bring greater purpose to your financial decisions. When done intentionally, giving becomes a powerful tool for both impact and alignment.<\/p>\n
Now, in part 2, we\u2019re delving deeper into one of the most ancient, and powerful, financial principles: tithing.<\/p>\n
Tithing is the act of giving a portion of your income \u2013 traditionally 10% \u2013 to causes that matter. In Jewish tradition (and echoed in other faiths), that 10% isn\u2019t just a suggestion, it\u2019s a spiritual blueprint for generosity, blessing, and financial flow.<\/p>\n
But here\u2019s the part most people don\u2019t expect:<\/p>\n
You don\u2019t have to start at 10%.
Start at 2%. Then 3%. Watch what happens. Track the flow. Notice what changes and not just in your finances, but in your thinking.<\/p>\n
Tithing isn\u2019t a switch you flip. It\u2019s a practice you grow into.<\/p>\n
When clients ask, \u201cHow can I make more money?\u201d or \u201cHow can I save more in taxes?\u201d, they always expect a technical answer. And while there are many, often the most powerful answers don\u2019t come from spreadsheets, they come from alignment. And tithing is a form of alignment. Giving releases control, and in doing so, it opens space.<\/p>\n
Think of it this way; when you grip too tightly to wealth, it can become a source of stress. When you release even a small portion, you enter a mindset of abundance, not scarcity.<\/p>\n
This is why tithing is so powerful.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s not just a financial move. It\u2019s a trust move. And according to Malachi 3:10<\/em>, it\u2019s the only spiritual practice where we\u2019re invited to \u201ctest\u201d the outcome.<\/p>\n You don\u2019t have to understand it all. You just have to start.<\/strong><\/p>\n It\u2019s the act of giving before having all the answers that creates space for unexpected return. Start where you can. And yes, your giving can be tax-deductible. At SJ Gorowitz<\/a>, we can help you structure charitable contributions in a way that supports both your financial goals and the impact you want to create.<\/p>\n Tithing isn\u2019t about subtraction. Whether you\u2019re donating to your synagogue, a non-profit, a family foundation, or a cause close to your heart\u2026 giving changes things. It changes the world, and it changes you.<\/p>\n Stay tuned for Part 3 of this series, where we\u2019ll explore how to choose the right causes, and how to build a giving strategy that aligns with your finances, your values, and your long-term legacy.<\/p>\n Watch the full video here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Call it surrender. Call it alignment. Call it planting. The result is the same: growth.<\/p>\nHow to begin<\/strong><\/h2>\n
2%. 3%. Watch. Reflect.
Then slowly build. Maybe within a year, you\u2019ll reach that 10% mark, maybe it will take longer. but the key here is movement, not perfection.<\/p>\nFinal thought<\/strong><\/h2>\n
It\u2019s about participation \u2013 in something bigger than yourself.<\/p>\n