The Rebbe's Advice #986 - Giving Tzedaka while in Debt

In memory of Rabbi Gavriel & Rebbetzin Rivkah Holtzberg HYD - Shluchim to Mumbai, India*

The Sefer Chasidim in chapter 454 says one should give as much charity as possible only after paying off all debts. Additionally, he must have money for his household expenses.

p. 261 Igros Kodesh Volume 29

Compiled by Rabbi Chaim Dalfin

*As a practical matter, since each person’s circumstances are always different, one must use the guidance above as general instruction. The exact application at any given time must be discussed with a competent rabbi, or/and a counselor of Torah, a Mashpia.