it's true, christian and jewish synods do not impose mandatory taxation on their members, only social pressure to conform and support the church is imposed, and that usually quite mildly. no christian or jewish congregation expects impoverished members to give them their last nickel, and in judaism particularly, a person who paupers himself to give to charity is considered a FOOL.
impoverishing yourself to be seen giving more than you can afford is a Shanda (a shameful act)
and yes, by now Echy is screaming and having convulsions from exposure to all this Yiddish Talk.