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see [[Month_of_Nissan#Maot_Chitim | Maot Chitim]] | see [[Month_of_Nissan#Maot_Chitim | Maot Chitim]] | ||
== | == Statements of Chazal about Tzedaka== | ||
# [[Tzedaka]] is a trait that characterizes the descendants of Avrohom Avinu <ref> Kitzur S"A 34:1 </ref>. | # [[Tzedaka]] is a trait that characterizes the descendants of Avrohom Avinu <ref> Kitzur S"A 34:1 </ref>. | ||
# The Jewish religion isn't stable without charity <ref> Kitzur S"A 34:1 </ref> | # The Jewish religion isn't stable without charity <ref> Kitzur S"A 34:1 </ref> | ||
# The one who does [[Tzedaka]] <ref> In this instance, "[[tzedaka]]" refers to acts of kindness as well, because the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch described it as one who ''does'' [[Tzedaka]], not one who gives [[Tzedaka]] </ref> is better than all the Korbanos <ref> Kitzur S"A 34:1 </ref>. | # The one who does [[Tzedaka]] <ref> In this instance, "[[tzedaka]]" refers to acts of kindness as well, because the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch described it as one who ''does'' [[Tzedaka]], not one who gives [[Tzedaka]] </ref> is better than all the Korbanos <ref> Kitzur S"A 34:1 </ref>. | ||
# [[Israel]] will only be redeemed through [[Tzedaka]] <ref> Kitzur S"A 34:1 </ref> | # [[Israel]] will only be redeemed through [[Tzedaka]] <ref> Kitzur S"A 34:1. Gemara Baba Batra 10a also says that one who gives tzedaka brings the geula closer. Gemara Shabbat 139a says that Jerusalem will only be redeemed through tzedakah </ref> | ||
# No one ever becomes poor out of giving [[Tzedaka]], and no bad thing nor damage comes from [[Tzedaka]] <ref> Kitzur S"A 34:1 </ref> | # No one ever becomes poor out of giving [[Tzedaka]], and no bad thing nor damage comes from [[Tzedaka]] <ref> Kitzur S"A 34:1, Mishlei 28:27 </ref> | ||
# If one has mercy, Hashem will be merciful to him <ref> Kitzur S"A 34:1 </ref> | # If one has mercy, Hashem will be merciful to him <ref> Kitzur S"A 34:1 </ref> | ||
# Hashem is close to the poor, so one must be careful to hear their cries <ref> Kitzur S"A 34:1 </ref>. | # Hashem is close to the poor, so one must be careful to hear their cries <ref> Kitzur S"A 34:1 </ref>. | ||
# A person should think: just as he davens to Hashem for a Parnassa / livelihood, and Hashem gives to him, so too should a person listen to the poor <ref> Kitzur S"A 34:1 </ref>. | # A person should think: just as he davens to Hashem for a Parnassa / livelihood, and Hashem gives to him, so too should a person listen to the poor <ref> Kitzur S"A 34:1 </ref>. | ||
# A person shouldn't say, "how can I diminish my money and give it to the poor", because he should know that the money doesn't belong to him, but is instead | # A person shouldn't say, "how can I diminish my money and give it to the poor", because he should know that the money doesn't belong to him, but is instead a deposit from Hashem in order to do His will<ref> Kitzur S"A 34:1 </ref>. | ||
# [[Tzedaka]] pushes aside evil decrees and adds life.<ref> Kitzur S"A 34:1 </ref> | # [[Tzedaka]] pushes aside evil decrees and adds life.<ref> Kitzur S"A 34:1. Mishlei 10:2 says that tzedakah saves from death. </ref> | ||
# One who convinces others to give is greater than the one who gives. <ref> 34:11 </ref>. | # One who convinces others to give is greater than the one who gives. <ref> 34:11 </ref>. | ||
# The reward for a [[Tzedaka]] collector is even greater; if the poor give him a hard time, he shouldn't be worried, for this increases his reward <ref> 34:11 </ref>. | # The reward for a [[Tzedaka]] collector is even greater; if the poor give him a hard time, he shouldn't be worried, for this increases his reward <ref> 34:11 </ref>. | ||
# One who gives charity in secret is greater than Moshe Rabbenu <ref>Gemara Baba Batra 9b. Gemara Chagiga 5a tells that Rabbi Yanai once saw a man give money to a poor man publicly. He said, “It would have been better for you not to have given him anything rather than giving to him as you did, causing him embarrassment. </ref> | |||
# One who gives even a peruta to the poor merits to receive the presence of God. <ref> Gemara Baba Batra 10a </ref> | |||
# Whoever gives even a small coin to a poor man receives six blessings, but whoever speaks reassuringly to him receives eleven blessings. <ref> Gemara Baba Batra 9b </ref> | |||
# If a person closes his eyes to avoid giving [any] charity, it is as if he committed idolatry. <ref> Gemara Ketubot 68a </ref> | |||
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[[Category:Between Man And His Fellow]] | [[Category:Between Man And His Fellow]] | ||
