Giving Charity to Every Beggar Seen on the Street
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Question
Hello, in our time, is there an obligation to give charity to every beggar who goes door to door (or is found on the street, in the synagogue, etc.)?
Answer
Hello,
There is no obligation to give charity to every beggar, as most of them are not truly needy today.
However, if he comes with a certified recommendation, there is an obligation to give him a coin, but there is no obligation to provide for all his needs, since he goes door to door and others also give him.
Source
Ketubot 68, Ran Nedarim 7, Bava Batra 9.