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Daily Quote
A person's animal self is concerned only with its own needs, while his G‑dly soul seeks the good of its fellow. So when two Jews get together, the result is two G‑dly souls against a single animal soul.
Tzedakah is not merely an act of kindness; it is a Divine commandment and a cornerstone of Jewish life. Why, then, did the Sages not institute a blessing before its performance?