I have stayed home this whole year with my child, BH what a Bracha it has been. That being says, this year was an absolute financial struggle and we were unable to splurge/purchase things that weren’t really necessities , at least for the most part. I have not gotten myself a new Shabbos outfit, top , bottom nothing since right before Rosh Hashana. I haven’t gotten myself new Shabbos shoes in over a year. My husband, who’s feet kill him from wearing his work/Shabbos shoes, has not gotten new shoes in over a year. BH we put food on the table, live comfortably on one salary for now, enjoy our life but rarely shop for anything g that’s not food, diapers or baby clothes. Is someone going to tell me that tzedeka should go towards new Shabbos shoes for me? If someone wanted to buy me shoes..how lovely!! But why? I unlike so many others, am not in need of tzedeka. BH I Am able to give tzedeka. When I do, I hope it’s going to things more important than An extra pair of shoes.
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