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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