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Tzedakah box (also known as a pushke), a traditional Jewish vessel used for collecting coins for charitable giving.

Key Features

Design: It is a hexagonal, six-sided box crafted from dark lacquered wood, often mahogany.

Adornments: Each side features silver-plated or pewter panels embossed with detailed depictions of the Jerusalem cityscape.

Hebrew Inscription: The word "צדקה" (Tzedakah), which translates to "justice" or "righteousness," is inscribed on the silver plates.

Function: The silver-plated top contains a slot for inserting donations, and the box typically opens at the base for collection.

Cultural Significance

In Jewish tradition, giving tzedakah is considered a religious duty (mitzvah). These boxes are commonly kept in homes, synagogues, and schools. It is a widespread custom for women to place coins in a Tzedakah box just before lighting the Shabbat candles on Friday evenings.