Maaser – someone who is burdened with debts
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Question
If a person has debts and is constantly in overdraft, is there any point in giving maaser (tithes)?
And can one rely on the tuition payments for sons in Talmud Torah and yeshiva as maaser?
And can one rely on the tuition payments for sons in Talmud Torah and yeshiva as maaser?
Answer
Shalom u’vracha.
According to the strict law, he is exempt.
If he wishes to make an effort and give, and this will not come at the expense of the creditors, he may give.
Generally one should not pay tuition from maaser funds, but in your case one may rely on this as a form of tzedakah.
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