[Avodah] Tzedaka allocations

[Micha Berger]

On Tue, Sep 03, 2024 at 05:52:46PM -0400, Joel Rich via Avodah wrote:
> Tzedaka is an area that I've found fascinating for a while. IMHO
> halacha/hashkafa provides general guidelines, but leaves a lot up to the
> individual. I've often thought that the process involved in allocations is
> a wonderful opportunity to clarify one's own thinking as to hkbh's
> priorities. When one just gives to a general fund, their funds may be
> allocated correctly, but they may miss an opportunity for growth. Thoughts?

More than that, the only way some causes would get sufficient funding is
because different people will have different priorities. If the rules
were tighter, people would support their family, friends and neighbors
the most. (Since aniyei irekha is a rule,) People in rural areas with
less family would suffer more. Yeshivos would get less money than food
banks, and those that have less wealthy alumni (assuming one's yeshiva is
"irekha") would suffer and likely shut down. Etc...

Chodesh Tov!
Tir'u baTov!
-Micha

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