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Welcome, dear listeners. Today, let's explore the wisdom of the Rambam, also known as Maimonides, a towering figure in Jewish law and philosophy. His teachings are as relevant today as they were in the 12th century.
In his monumental work, Mishneh Torah, Rambam teaches us a profound lesson on charity. He describes eight levels of giving, the highest being to provide someone with a job or a loan, empowering them to help themselves.
This principle, my friends, is as relevant today as it was centuries ago. Our greatest act of kindness is not to provide handouts, but to empower individuals, to give them the tools they need to sustain themselves.
In our everyday lives, we can put this into practice. Reach out to someone in your community who might be struggling. Rather than simply offering financial assistance, see if there are ways you can help them become self-sufficient. It could be as simple as helping them with a job application, or teaching them a new skill.
In the spirit of the Rambam, let us remember that the greatest act of charity is to help others stand on their own two feet.
This podcast was produced and sponsored by Daniel Aharonoff.