A    Shekel

“I can’t find my wallet ” he wails.

He can’t find his wallet. He pushes and pulls his blanket and sweaters from off the bed.

He rummages through the dresser drawer.

“Give tzedakah – you’ll find it” the rav who is his host suggests.

Tzedakah?”

“Charity” the rav clarifies.

“Charity to find a wallet?” the young man questions not stopping to throw his knapsack onto the floor after thoroughly checking through it.

The rav continues “Give a shekel.”

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