Questions for today:
If the impact is the same, what difference does my enthusiasm make?
Today's Tanya continues on the theme of supporting the communities in Israel, and giving charity.
Today we’re not explaining the 'impact' of giving charity, but the 'way' that we give charity.
One of the defining moments in history was the binding of the akeidah where Abraham showed his willingness to sacrifice his son.
The sages say this wasn't such a defining moment because of the 'sacrifice'. Abraham had already been willing to be thrown into a furnace, and millions through history defined their religiosity through martyrdom.
What was defining about this moment was Abraham's 'enthusiasm’, and how quickly Abraham fulfilled this instruction. Abraham bound the donkey on his own, etc.
And therefore the Tanya says, even though this difference won’t impact the recipients who are only going to get the money once a year through the messenger that goes to Israel
Nevertheless, as a giver, show your enthusiasm.
When Shabbos comes, give. At least once a month, give.
This enthusiasm will impact this mitzvah - whose reward and advocacy is something that we could feel in this physical world - and that is something we could use every single day.
290 70 Tanya Chitas thought for Tishrei 13 ~ m311 63 Tishrei 11
Tanya book 4, Essay 21, pt1
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