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The Tanya on Charity in Times of Hardship
A teaching from the Tanya, Chapter 16, on how charity, especially during times of hardship, draws down Divine mercy, atones for sins, heals the soul, and brings blessing into our lives.
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Tzedakah’s Mystical Power in the Tanya: The Cosmic Chainmail
Explore Tzedakah's Mystical Power as taught by the Baal HaTanya—each coin a scale of cosmic chainmail, shielding us and drawing divine light and blessing.
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Tzedakah for Newlyweds: Setting Up Your Giving Plan
Building a Jewish home is about more than sharing a kitchen or making joint decisions—it’s about shaping a shared vision for life. For newlyweds, few values lay the foundation for that vision like tzedakah, charitable giving grounded in justice. As partners begin this sacred journey, developing a giving plan can root their relationship in compassion, purpose, and responsibility.
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