The Obligation of Giving Tzedakah in Our Time

Tzedakah and Maaser
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Question

Is there an obligation in our time to give tzedakah to every poor person on the street who asks us?

Answer

It is not necessary if it is not known that he is poor.

Source

Bava Batra 9, Ketubot 68

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