Ol’ Dirty Money

What does Judaism say about accepting “dirty” money? A listener has been watching the online debate about how her alma mater should handle money from a prominent donor associated with Jeffery Epstein. She asks how does Jewish tradition handle this moral predicament? And at what point are institutions complicit spiritually and ethically when they accept tainted funds?

Rabbi Shira and Hanna talk about when tzedakah becomes murky and how to be accountable morally and practically. 

Listen to Responsa Radio’s “Can Nonprofits Accept Money from Crooks?”

Read about accepting and using stolen money

Read about using a stolen lulav

Read Rabbi Sharon Brous’ sermon on the stolen beam

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