YD 247 - 256 Tzedakah Flashcards
If someone someone has their hand out, do you have to give Tzedakah? If you don’t, what are you guilty of?
Yes.
If you don’t, “you are like an idol worshiper”
Who is Zarapeth?
She was a widow in the town of Sidon, which was suffering a drought. Elijah asks her for bread, she said she doesn’t have food, just a jar of olives. Ellijah tells her not to worry. God gives her enough food to feed herself, her son, and Elijah.
Those who take pity on the poor, God takes pity on them.
Does a poor person need to give Tzedakah?
What if someone gives less than they owe.
Yes, in accordance with their situation
Are rich orphans obligated to give Tzedakah? What about to help free a captive?
No and No.
If a rich person pledged a large amount, and then the stock market crashed, can the Gabi collect the pledge?
No. If the Gabi humiliates the person then God will punish the Gabi.
How much should one give
a) if he is very, very rich?
b) he’s doing better than most
c) whats the average way to do the Mitzvah?
d) Is the amount on your total wealth,or earnings for the year?
e) Can a person give more than a fifth of his wealth?
a) according to the needs of the poor.
b) 1/5th of his wealth
c) 1/10th of his wealth
d) The first year is overall wealth, after that your yearly profits.
e) No, that is the max, unless he dies.
What is the minimum amount that one should give to charity to fulfil tzedakah?
1/3 of a shekel annually.
What happens if you give charity with an angry face?
You loose out on the mitzvah. Charity has to be given with a happy face.
If someone asks for charity, can you turn them away?
No, not even the smallest amount.
Which is better, one who gives or one who gets others to give?
The one who gets others to give
What are the 8 levels of giving?
1) Helping someone help themselves (finding a job, etc..)
2) Both the giver and receiver don’t know each other. (charitable fund)
3) The giver knows the receiver, but not vice versa.
4) The poor knows who the giver is, but not vice versa
5) Both know, giver gives before being asked
6) Both know, giver gives after being asked
7) Giver gives less than fitting, but gives cheerfully
8) Giver gives in anger.
We are commanded not to take pride in giving Tzedaka. Can we inscribe our name on things we are giving away?
Yes.
Should you give a little before the Tefillah?
yes
We are obligated to give a poor person what he lacks. Is that obligation on charity institutions, individuals, or both?
Just charity institutions.
