Priority in Giving Charity

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Question

Hello, what is the order of priority for charity purposes?

Answer

Hello and blessings,

A. The redemption of captives takes precedence over supporting the poor and clothing them, including anything involving danger.

B. Charity for the poor who are hungry for bread, including charity for a poor bride and groom [and a poor bride takes precedence over them].

C. Charity for poor Torah scholars.

Source

Shulchan Aruch Yoreh De'ah, Siman 252, Seif 1. Chochmat Adam, Klal 145, Seif 8. Rema Yoreh De'ah, Siman 249, Seif 1 and Ahavat Chesed, Part 2, Chapter 19, Seif 1. Shulchan Aruch Siman 249, Seif 15, and see in Shach, Seif Katan 11, which states that perhaps only for an orphan bride, but not a poor one, see there.

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