[10] About poor people 💠 The Highest Level of Giving in the Torah #Torah #shorts

In this insightful teaching, Rabbi Lev Leib Lerner explores the profound spiritual and ethical lessons derived from the prohibition of moving a boundary marker. While the literal meaning in the Book of Devarim refers to property lines, our sages in the Oral Torah reveal a much deeper layer of meaning that touches upon the very fabric of our interactions with others and the spiritual realms. We learn that infringing on another person's space or time is a serious matter, yet there is a powerful force that can protect a person even from the most hidden dangers. Rabbi Lerner shares a fascinating account from the Talmud Yerushalmi regarding a sage who distributed charity under the cover of night. This story illustrates the tension between spiritual domains and the supreme value of protecting the dignity of the poor. By examining the dialogue between the sage and a spiritual entity, we uncover why giving in secret is considered one of the highest forms of tzedakah. This practice does more than just provide financial relief; it preserves the recipient's soul from embarrassment and shields the giver from harm. The video details the different levels of giving charity as defined by our tradition, emphasizing why the anonymity of the donor is such a vital component of the mitzvah. When we act with the sole intention of helping another without seeking recognition, we tap into a spiritual protection that causes even negative forces to retreat. Learn how to refine your character and your acts of kindness by respecting the boundaries and the feelings of those in need. How does the Torah define moving a boundary? What is the spiritual significance of giving charity at night? Why is secret charity more powerful than public giving? How does the Talmud Yerushalmi explain the laws of property? What are the different levels of giving tzedakah? How can giving charity protect a person from harm? What does the Book of Devarim say about boundaries? How can we avoid embarrassing poor people when helping them? - - - - BeEzrat HaShem Learn with Lerner LevLeib@BeEzratHaShem.org Join our FREE online classes every Monday to Thursday night: +1 201-725-3444 | JEW, BE, HOLY | - - - - #Torah, #Tanakh, #God, #faith, #laws, #rabbi, #morals, #ethics, #morality, #jews, #torahLecture, #lawsOfPurity, #LawsofJudaism, #BeezratHashem, #RabbiLevLeibLerner, #LearnwithLerner, #RabbiMizrachi, #HalachosofJudaism, #biblestudy, #selfdevelopment, #selfimprovement, #musarmovement, #lawsforwomen, #lawsofbrachot, #rabbiefraimkachlon, #rabbiyaronreuven, #jewishstories, #shabbatcandles, #torahstudy, #ConvertingtoJudaism, #TorahLaws, #ToviaSinger, #TorahTruth, #Hashem