Redeemed Through Charity

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"...you shall surely open your hand to him" (Deuteronomy 15:8)

In these times—the era known as the "footsteps of Moshiach" (Ikveta d'Meshicha)—the primary form of Divine service is the work of charity, as our Sages said:

"Israel will be redeemed only through charity."

(the Tanya)

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