The Law of Tithing Money for a Torah Scholar
Question
Is it necessary to give a tithe when one is in deficit, especially considering that I am a full-time Torah learner, thank God?
Answer
Dear …!
Even a Torah scholar is required to give tithes.
A person who does not have enough money for his sustenance is exempt from tithing.
[Having a negative amount in your bank account isn’t necessarily a result of a lack of money, sometimes it is a result of a lack of planning].
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