A Torah Perspective on Receiving Gifts and Presents

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May 08 2024
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34min 18s
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Venue: Cong. Shomrei Torah (Fairlawn, NJ) Cong. Shomrei Torah (Fairlawn, NJ)

Halacha:
Tzedakah 
Parsha:
Kedoshim 

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This shiur discussing the concept of “שונא מתנות יחיה.” Not only is it a negative middah to want gifts, but there are even Halachik consequences as well. The shiur discusses how this concept applies nowadays, when it is rather common for people to both give and receive gifts throughout the year.

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