EPISODE · Jan 17, 2026 · 3 MIN
Can I give charity with the expectation that Hashem will repay me?
from Stump The Rabbi · host StumpTheRabbi.org
In this episode of Stump the Rabbi, Rabbi Yosef Katzman explores a powerful and often misunderstood question: Are we allowed to “test” Hashem?We’re often taught that giving tzedakah brings blessing, and many people quote the idea that Hashem will repay 10 times the amount that you gave. But is that really how it works? Can a person give charity with the expectation of receiving more in return or does that cross a line?
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In this episode of Stump the Rabbi, Rabbi Yosef Katzman explores a powerful and often misunderstood question: Are we allowed to “test” Hashem?We’re often taught that giving tzedakah brings blessing, and many people quote the idea that Hashem will repay 10 times the amount that you gave. But is that really how it works? Can a person give charity with the expectation of receiving more in return or does that cross a line?
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