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I'm not very religious, but within Judaic law, teaching someone a skill which allows them to better their financial situation is considered the highest level of
by tkahn6 16y ago
I'm not very religious, but within Judaic law, teaching someone a skill which allows them to better their financial situation is considered the highest level of charity.
It comes from Leviticus 25:35
וכי-ימוך אחיך, ומטה ידו עמך--והחזקת בו, גר ותושב וחי עמך
"And if thy brother is of lesser means than you, you shall strengthen the stranger and the dweller in your midst and live with him, [so that he no longer be in need]"