FAQ Category: Charity

I want to know how to give maaser.

It is a tremendous mitzva that you are taking on to give maaser. It is worthwhile as you begin to say that you are taking this on “bli neder,” without binding yourself with a vow to this practice. The way to give maaser: One gives a tenth of his net income to tzedaka (charity). Net […]

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If someone gets paid without taxes being taken off in the paycheck (taxes will get taken off at the end of the year instead of each paycheck) should that person give Maaser money from each paycheck? Or should they wait until the end of the year when all the taxes will be taken and then give Maaser based on that amount?

The amount a person gives for maaser is calculated on his income after taxes, since taxes are an “expense” that is necessary to earn this income. When you give the money to tzedaka is your decision–you can give it each month (and make the calculation how much you would be earning after taxes), or you […]

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