EPISODE · Apr 10, 2025 · 1H 17M
“Free Money” – Taking money from the government (food stamps, welfare, Medicaid, etc.) to stay in Kollel
from Halacha Headlines · host Rabbi Yitzchak Breitowitz Renowned Posek and Senior Lecturer at Yeshivas Ohr Somayach Mr. Raphael Grossman C.P.A. representing individuals, families, corporations and numerous non-profits Rabbi Ari Wasserman Author "Making it Work", "Making it ALL Work"
Is it permitted to not disclose off-the-books income when applying for government benefits?What if there’s a colorable argument that you fit the criteria? Is that enough?Are there any Heterim to take funds when you don’t fit the eligibility requirements?Is putting yourself in a position that you need to take money from the government allowed? Is it le’chatchila to take government assistance in order to stay in Kollel?Is it a chilul Hashem if many frum people receive government assistance, when it’s not intended for those who can work?
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