Pirkei Avot
The three teachings of the Anshei Knesset Hagedolah
Be patient in [the administration of] justice, raise many disciples and make a fence round the Torah.
what is NOT giving tzedaka compared to?
Idol worship
What word in the Pasuk does Tosfos say comes to include all forms of profit?
כל-- all
What can before the Achronim?
Rishonim
Mishna Torah
Rambam
Why does Pirkei Avot begin with listing the Mesorah?
To teach us that each of the ideas in Pirkei Avot were not original statements of those who said them, but rather part of the oral Torah.
According to the Meiri what is the goal of tzedaka?
To provide them with dignity.
According to the Node Beyehuda what level is the obligation?
דרבנן --rabbinic
Rashi lived during which time period?
Rishonim.
Tur
The son of the Rosh-- Rav Yakov Ben Asher
They correspond to the three things the world stands on. They are how the three are preserved.
According to the Rambam how many levels of tzedka are there?
8
How does one calculate Maaser according to the Yalkut Yosef if they are struggling financially?
One can deduct ALL expenses, and then calculate a 10th of that.
The Amoraim wrote what?
Gemara
Shulchan Aruch
Rav Yosef Karo
The Torah, the Temple service, and the practice of acts of piety.
What is the minimum amount of tzedkaa one must give each year
1/3 shekel = six grams of silver= $9.84
According to Rav Moshe why is Maaser only on post tax salary?
Because that money was never yours.
Tnaaim
Ahavat Chesed
Chafetz Chaim (Yisrael Meir Kagan)
Avodah means doing Mitzvot or teffilah or talking/learning about karbanot are as if they are brought.
Give three exceptions of the Ahavas Chesed to when someone can give more than 1/5 to Tzedaka
1)A very rich person (⅕ wont hurt them so much)
2) someone is about to die (dont have to worry they will become reliant on charity)
3)Set salary
4)For supporting Torah study
According to the Rama what can one use Maaser money on?
ONLY poor people.
What three cities did the Geonim live in?
Sura, Pumpadita, and Nehardea
Yalkut Yosef