“To those children who were fortunate to be part of this summer experience: Please be sensitive and understand that not everyone was able to do it”
To the letter writer from Lakewood who complains that their relative donates generously to mosdos but doesn’t provide sufficiently for relatives: Once again, you highlight the need for all baalei tzedakah, big or small, to bring their tzedakah questions to a rav. A rav can help anyone with questions of whom to give and how much, al pi halachah. Perhaps your personal need is a priority, perhaps not, but that is for your relative to discuss with their rav.
That being said, I’d like to venture a guess. The reason the mosdos get from your relative and you don’t is because you haven’t asked, while they have. How is your relative supposed to know that you’re an ani who deserves tzedakah unless you ask, especially if they’re already providing you with a job, the highest form of tzedakah per the Rambam?
I would suggest you knock on the door, just like anyone else, explain your needs, and ask for tzedakah help. If you’re too embarrassed, your rav can help you make the connection. I’m sure your relative will be happy to give once they know your need, assuming it conforms with halachah.
Eli Blum
Lawrence, NY
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