Pesach is fast approaching. The klal is broken and hurting! The Rambam in Hilchos Tzedaka writes a list of the different levels of tzedaka that we should give. Who comes first, who comes next, et cetera. And others write a prioritized list as well. According to the Pele Yoetz, the poor and destitute of Israel have the status of “local poor people” – the highest level of tzedaka.
In normal years, those blessed by Hashem with money would both give for maos chittin (money to buy matzos) and also have numerous guests at their table. This year, for many it is simply not possible to have guests. But we can create guests through donating extra, by making sure that the extremely poor in Yerushalayim have the wherewithal to feed their family for Yom Tov.
Give relief! Give kovod! Take away the poor embarrassment of these poor families and their children. Give them the food, the clothing, the help they need. Imagine how much joy and gratitude you can bring to these homes when the gabbai knocks on the door and delivers the gift of life you will be a part of giving.
In the merit of your giving, may Hashem bless you and your entire family with many berochos and yeshuos. May Hashem use your good deeds to bring us one step closer to the geulah shleimah, the final redemption. Tizku lmitzvot.
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