Our Rabbis taught: Deeds of loving kindness are superior to charity in three respects. Charity can be accomplished only with money; deeds of loving kindness can be accomplished through personal involvement as well as with money. Charity can be given only to the poor; deeds of loving kindness can be done for both poor and Continue Reading »
If a person says, “I am giving this coin to charity so that my child will live,” or “so that I will make it into the next world,” he is regarded as completely righteous [his self-centered motives notwithstanding].
Rabbi Hiyya advised his wife, “When a poor man comes to the door, be quick to give him food so that the same may be done to your children.” She exclaimed, “You are cursing our children [with the suggestion that they may become beggars].” But Rabbi Hiyya replied, “There is a wheel which revolves in Continue Reading »
One who lends money is greater than one who performs charity, and one who forms a partnership is greater than all.
He who gives (charity) and wants others to give is pious.
Hillel used to say, The more tzedakah, the more shalom.
The rich and poor meet together; God is the maker of them all.
Doing charity and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.
He who is kind to the poor, happy is he.
Charity saves from death.
