Question and Answers on Charity - Mitzvahs & Traditions

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	What if a charity I donated to turns out to be fake? By Baruch S. Davidson 7 Comments
	Is it appropriate to give charity at night? By Moshe Goldman 2 Comments
	Giving Charity While in a Difficult Financial Situation By Eliezer Danzinger 5 Comments
	Why is Charity Considered the Greatest Mitzvah? By Malkie Janowski When a person gives charity, he is not sanctifying merely his food, or some other possession, or his mental capabilities; he is giving up something in which he invested his whole self... 6 Comments
	Judaism is Nice, But Isn't it More Important to Feed the Hungry? By Aron Moss We spend so much money, time and energy on synagogues, Jewish schools religious institutions. Wouldn't it be better if we applied all those resources to alleviating all the suffering in our world? 27 Comments
	What Do I Do with all these People Knocking on my Door Asking for Money? By Tzvi Freeman The mezuzah on our front door seems to act as a beacon that draws charity-seeking individuals to our door at all hours of the evening and night. Frankly, we are considering removing it! 14 Comments
	What is the reason for the custom to give money gifts in multiples of 18 -- 18, 36, 54, etc.? By Chani Benjaminson 6 Comments
	Why do some give a coin to a traveler? By Rochel Chein 2 Comments
	How Much Help Do I Have To Give? By Yehuda Shurpin 2 Comments
	Why are you always asking for money? By Tzvi Freeman 10 Comments
	Is Haiti a Jewish Cause? By Tzvi Freeman 67 Comments
	Can I Bribe G-d with Charity? By Aron Moss I often give tzedakah, charity, in memory of loved ones and people who have inspired me, but lately my motivations have changed. I've been donating to worthy causes in the hope of achieving something I yearn for and dream about - I want my daughter to get married. Is this still charity, or am I bribing G‑d? 18 Comments

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