It's a Mitzva to lend money to the poor.
This Mitzva is greater than giving charity.
If one has the money and refuses to lend it to the needy, one has sinned. (as per Devarim 15:9)
Applies to everybody, everywhere, always
Verse: "When you lend money to the poor..." (Shemot 22:24)
Source: The Chafetz-Chaim's Sefer haMitzvot haKatzar; Positive Mitzvah 62
- Danny
Wednesday, 10 Av 5770
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