“If his means are insufficient for two doves …”
(Vayikra 5 11)
The Torah has mercy on the poor when he needs atonement for his sins. Even though he can’t bring a sheep or two doves he can bring a karbon ani — very simple and sparse.
However the rich man cannot exempt himself with the donation of the poor. Rather it is up to him to give generously according to his ability. He has an obligation to give to Hashem from what He has bestowed on him. (Chofetz Chaim on the Torah)She was a small girl born on the peaks of the Atlas Mountains. A place untouched by modern-day technology. She would rise every morning at the crack of dawn and hurry out of bed quickly because her mother was waiting in the kitchen. Together they would prepare the round pitas and strong black coffee for the men as they returned from davening.
Her whole childhood was spent in the kitchen or learning embroidery. She didn’t have toys or books to read. Yet she never complained. What was there to complain about?
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