[7] About poor people 💠 The Secret Benefit of Charity Scams #Torah #shorts

Why would the Talmud suggest that we should be grateful for swindlers and con artists who pretend to be in need? It sounds counterintuitive, but the wisdom of the Torah reveals a profound spiritual protection for those who might hesitate to give charity. In this video, Rabbi Lev Leib Lerner explores a fascinating insight from Parsha Reeh in the book of Dvarim. We delve into the laws of the Shemitah year and the specific commandment to lend money to our brothers in need, even when the year of debt cancellation approaches. The Torah warns us against having a lawless thought in our hearts that would prevent us from being generous due to the fear of financial loss. Rabbi Lerner explains the deep psychological and spiritual mechanics of Tzedakah. According to the Talmud in Kesubos 68a, the existence of people who fake their poverty actually serves as a shield for the community. When a person refuses to give, the potential for Divine punishment is great if the poor person appeals to Hashem. However, the presence of swindlers creates a benefit of the doubt, protecting the donor from the full weight of that grievance. Learn how to navigate the complex emotions of giving, the importance of maintaining an open hand, and the transformative power of respecting every person who asks for help. By understanding these concepts, we can better fulfill the Mitzvah of Tzedakah and strive to be holy in our daily interactions. How to give Tzedakah according to the Torah? What are the laws of lending money before the Shemitah year? Why does the Talmud say to be grateful to swindlers? What is the meaning of Dvarim chapter 15 regarding the poor? How does debt cancellation work in the seventh year? What is the punishment for refusing to help a poor person? How to deal with suspicion when giving charity? What does Parsha Re'eh teach about generosity? - - - - 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