Charity to the Poor or to the Synagogue
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Question
Hello, does charity for building a synagogue take precedence over charity to the poor?
Answer
Hello,
If the poor person does not have enough for their livelihood, the poor person takes precedence over the synagogue. However, if the poor person has enough for their livelihood, even if they do not have all they need, building the synagogue takes precedence.
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If the poor person does not have enough for their livelihood, the poor person takes precedence over the synagogue. However, if the poor person has enough for their livelihood, even if they do not have all they need, building the synagogue takes precedence.