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Why does the Gemara (גמרא) present King Munbaz's six seemingly repetitive responses defending his extraordinary tzedakah giving? The shiur develops a yesod that tzedakah operates on two levels: regular giving earns schar mitzvah (מצוה), but extraordinary giving creates actual deposits in God's bank. Only those living on divine providence can access this higher level without being considered foolish.
This shiur delves into a complex Gemara (גמרא) that presents a revolutionary understanding of tzedakah through the story of King Munbaz, who gave away his entire treasury during years of famine and was criticized by his family for squandering their inheritance. Rabbi Zweig addresses multiple questions (kashas) raised by the Rishonim, particularly the Maharsha, about the seemingly repetitive nature of Munbaz's six responses defending his actions. The core insight emerges from connecting this Gemara to an earlier statement in Daf Yud: 'Malveh Hashem (ה׳) chonein dal' - when you give to the poor, you are lending money to God. Rabbi Zweig explains that tzedakah operates on two distinct levels. Regular tzedakah (up to 20% of income) earns schar mitzvah (מצוה) like any other commandment. However, extraordinary tzedakah - giving beyond normal obligations - creates an actual deposit in God's bank, making the Almighty your debtor.
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Bava Basra 11a
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