Someone Who Does Not Want to Give Tithes
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Question
Hello, can a person say that they do not want to give tithes?
Answer
Hello,
No, they cannot, as it is an ancient custom from Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and all of Israel practices it.
However, there are circumstances where one is exempt from giving, and each case should be asked about individually.
Source
Responsa of Maharam of Rothenburg, Siman 74. See also Responsa Noda B'Yehuda, First Part, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 73, Taz Siman 331, Sif Katan 32, and Aruch HaShulchan, beginning of Siman 249.