[Avodah] truth and tzedaka

[Samuel Svarc]

On Wed, Sep 23, 2009 at 4:21 PM,  <Saul.Z.Newman at kp.org> wrote:
>
> http://www.vosizneias.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/print5.jpg
> while it is true  that this story was  retracted, one wonders  to what
> extent those who raise funds for/from the tzibbur ARE allowed to exaggerate
> in order
> to raise  needed funds?

I can't imagine it being muttar; I have never seen tzeddakah in any of
the various places where we permit some latitude with truthfulness.
Regardless, I can't imagine it ever being too practical. What does an
individual or organization seeking funds have if not their reputation?

KT,
MSS