Abstract
Abstract The Judeo‐Christian concept of charity is inherent in the American Social Welfare system. Two differing views of charity, one Jewish and the other Christian, must be defined and weighed if their respective contributions are to be properly understood. The dichotomy between these two concepts is explored and related to the development of social welfare institutions in the United States. The result is then related to the field of social work and the role that these concepts play in empowering clients.
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