Rectification for Theft
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Question
Dear Rabbi, hello,
A company that is strengthening in faith asked a question:
I am returning to faith, and unfortunately, when I was a child, I committed theft. I consulted with a company rabbi, and he said that one should try to return it. I tried to contact the place and also sent an email, but it was unsuccessful. I wanted to know if it is possible to donate the money for public benefit to atone for the sins.
Answer
Hello and blessings
The rectification is done by giving to public needs. That is, to a type of thing from which the victim will likely benefit.
Therefore, one should give to general organizations like Ezer Mizion and similar, as during life it is likely that the victim will benefit from the organization, and it will be considered that the money has been returned to him.
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