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אמר רב אסי: לעולם אל ימנע אדם עצמו [מלתת] שלישית השקל בשנה, שנא': +נחמיה י'+ והעמדנו עלינו מצות לתת עלינו שלישית השקל בשנה לעבודת בית אלהינו
R. Assi said a person should never give less than 1/3 of a shekel each year for it is written, "we assumed upon us the obligation to give 1/3 a shekel each year towards the temple worship." (Nehemia 10:33) [Translation by Josh Yuter]
Suggested Discussion Questions:
1. Should there be a minimal requirement of everyone to donate to a communal fund? Should the poor be included in this obligation?
2. Are you committed to any causes due to a historical connection or obligation? Does this change your relationship to your work?
Time Period: Rabbinic (Maccabees through the Talmud)