Does Helping a Needy Jew Count as Merit Before God for a Non-Jew?
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Question
Hello, esteemed Rabbi. If a non-Jew wishes to give a gift to a needy Jew, will this be counted as merit for the non-Jew in the future, in the afterlife, etc.? Thank you very much in advance for your answer.
Answer
Shalom!
Thank you for your important question.
According to the tradition of Judaism, the Almighty lovingly regards all His creations, and every good deed by a person, whether Jew or non-Jew, holds special value in the eyes of the Creator.
If a non-Jew helps a needy Jew, showing mercy and compassion, it is undoubtedly a good deed for which the person will receive a reward both in this world and in the world to come. Moreover, our sages teach that the righteous among the nations have their share in the world to come if they perform good and just deeds.
Therefore, helping and supporting needy Jews is certainly a worthy act highly valued by the Heavens, and it will be counted as merit and blessing from above for the non-Jew.