If someone says they will give charity and they do so, they get a reward for speech and reward for action. [Translation by Areyvut. Edited for gender neutrality]
Suggested Discussion Questions:
1. Why does one who says they will give charity get a reward for both speech and action? Does it matter if they actually give the charity?
2. Do you think the reward for speech is as great as that for action? Why?
3. What role does intent play in tzedakah work? Do you ever have intentions to give tzedakah but then not actually give it?
Time Period: Rabbinic (Maccabees through the Talmud)