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In G-D We Test.
« on: September 25, 2022, 03:47:57 PM »
I’m pledging $15,000 to Tzedaka this coming year.

I’m currently earning $70k. I have 3 kids and a $1,980 mortgage.

Will I be able to keep this pledge?
Absaloutly. 100%. I truly believe in עשר בשביל שתתעשר                     
and in ובחנוני נא בזאת אמר ה צבקות אם לא אפתח לכם ארבות השמים והריקתי לכם ברכה עד בלי די.

HOW will I be able to keep this pledge?
That’s a story that’s about to be written tomorrow.

I’ll be back here in a year

#ING-DWETEST

« Last Edit: September 25, 2022, 03:55:02 PM by IGWT »

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Re: In G-D We Test.
« Reply #1 on: September 25, 2022, 05:40:11 PM »
Awesome, KV"T!
Save your time, I don't answer PM. Post it in the forum and a dedicated DDF'er will get back to you as soon as possible.

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Re: In G-D We Test.
« Reply #2 on: September 27, 2022, 08:40:06 PM »
Just make sure thats its truly a charitable organization, if you need help navigating where it should go to PM me I'll gladly help you

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Re: In G-D We Test.
« Reply #3 on: September 27, 2022, 10:10:08 PM »
I’m pledging $15,000 to Tzedaka this coming year.

I’m currently earning $70k. I have 3 kids and a $1,980 mortgage.

Will I be able to keep this pledge?
Absaloutly. 100%. I truly believe in עשר בשביל שתתעשר                     
and in ובחנוני נא בזאת אמר ה צבקות אם לא אפתח לכם ארבות השמים והריקתי לכם ברכה עד בלי די.

HOW will I be able to keep this pledge?
That’s a story that’s about to be written tomorrow.

I’ll be back here in a year

#ING-DWETEST
Speak to your LOR, 15k is more than a חומש…

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Re: In G-D We Test.
« Reply #4 on: September 27, 2022, 10:11:43 PM »
Hope you said bli neder....

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Re: In G-D We Test.
« Reply #5 on: September 27, 2022, 10:30:27 PM »
Speak to your LOR, 15k is more than a חומש…

Not if he makes the $150k he's testing G-d to give him this year.
Failing at maintaining Lurker status.

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Re: In G-D We Test.
« Reply #6 on: September 27, 2022, 10:45:55 PM »
The Rebbe spoke about this.
Shabbos Parshas Nitzavim Vayeilech, 25th Day of Elul, 5743 (1983)
https://www.sie.org/templates/sie/article_cdo/aid/2518353/jewish/Shabbos-Parshas-Nitzavim-Vayeilech-25th-Day-of-Elul-5743-1983.htm


A person, when giving tzedakah, normally reckons up his present wealth, and then gives a tenth to tzedakah — or if he is particularly zealous, a fifth or more. In this country, however, a new concept has developed. One pledges that he will give a certain amount of tzedakah in the future.

What does this mean? Right now he doesn’t have the money. But he wants to give. Therefore the way to do it is to pledge that he will give it within a certain time, when he will have the money. For example, he pledges that every week for a set length of time he will give a set amount of money.

This is the lesson from Shabbos Mevarchim Tishrei. On this Shabbos a Jew has the strength to give tzedakah not only for the month of Tishrei, but to pledge to give tzedakah for the entire year — a certain amount each week, for example. This pledge should not be made only orally, but should be written and signed.

The lesson for each Jew is as follows: Each person must make a careful evaluation of the amount he can give at set intervals throughout the year — and give it. If during the year he can give more, he will then do so — but right now he should at least pledge a set amount. The resolution to do the above should be undertaken on this Shabbos, and immediately after Shabbos he should write his pledge.


see the link above to see the whole Sicha

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Re: In G-D We Test.
« Reply #7 on: September 28, 2022, 12:12:38 AM »
Speak to your LOR, 15k is more than a חומש…
Everyone qualifies to give more than a חומש.

אין צדיק בארץ יעשה טוב ולא יחטא

But that's a moot point anyways, as mentioned above.

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Re: In G-D We Test.
« Reply #8 on: October 06, 2022, 02:15:12 PM »
So in light of the above-mentioned post and Sicha.. we took upon ourselves a pledge of 18k for the upcoming year (income is approx 80k and monthly mortgage is 3.5k). We spoke about it before R"H, but we formalized it on Erev Yom Kippur.
Today, just 2 days later, we got all-of-a-sudden approved for my HAF application which was denied over a half a year ago (and also the review and appeal were denied) for total value of 48k!!!
#ItWorks!

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Re: In G-D We Test.
« Reply #9 on: October 06, 2022, 02:56:42 PM »

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Re: In G-D We Test.
« Reply #10 on: October 06, 2022, 03:00:58 PM »

Ohhh that's where this title comes from.

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Re: In G-D We Test.
« Reply #11 on: October 09, 2022, 04:29:59 PM »
Many say this applies only to Maaser of grain. Also there may be significant exceptions:






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Re: In G-D We Test.
« Reply #12 on: December 08, 2022, 11:35:50 PM »
Anyway, isn't the whole idea to give the tzedaka beforehand and trust that Hashem will increase your income proportionately? Otherwise, what's the big deal? I give maaser now, if Hashem gives me 15 million dollars next year, obviously I'm going to give at least 1.5 million to tzedaka!

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Re: In G-D We Test.
« Reply #13 on: December 09, 2022, 12:04:24 AM »
I’m pledging $15,000 to Tzedaka this coming year.

I’m currently earning $70k. I have 3 kids and a $1,980 mortgage.

Will I be able to keep this pledge?
Absaloutly. 100%. I truly believe in עשר בשביל שתתעשר                     
and in ובחנוני נא בזאת אמר ה צבקות אם לא אפתח לכם ארבות השמים והריקתי לכם ברכה עד בלי די.

HOW will I be able to keep this pledge?
That’s a story that’s about to be written tomorrow.

I’ll be back here in a year

#ING-DWETEST

Looking at houses prices now and hearing about a <$2k mortgage....
Jury Duty: Nothing to do there but chill and write a TR. Kinda like the beach but missing the view and ocean breeze.

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Re: In G-D We Test.
« Reply #14 on: September 14, 2023, 02:32:21 PM »
I’m pledging $15,000 to Tzedaka this coming year.

I’m currently earning $70k. I have 3 kids and a $1,980 mortgage.

Will I be able to keep this pledge?
Absaloutly. 100%. I truly believe in עשר בשביל שתתעשר                     
and in ובחנוני נא בזאת אמר ה צבקות אם לא אפתח לכם ארבות השמים והריקתי לכם ברכה עד בלי די.

HOW will I be able to keep this pledge?
That’s a story that’s about to be written tomorrow.

I’ll be back here in a year

#ING-DWETEST
How did it go? Did you keep your pledge?

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Re: In G-D We Test.
« Reply #15 on: September 14, 2023, 10:35:32 PM »
From a first cousin of mine:

Sorry for the last minute reminder:

I am sharing the following so that other may have the opportunity as well.

3 Years ago, Rabbi ____ sent me the following message:

 בשיחת נצבים וילך תשמ"ג הרבי מעניק הנחיה ברורה והתחייבות מפורשת לפרנסה בריווח:

*בשבת מברכים תשרי, בזמן ההתוועדות יחשוב כמה כסף ברצונו להרוויח השנה, להחליט ההתחייבות שעליו לתת על כל השנה, ודווקא בסכום גדול כדי שיפתחו לו "צינורות חדשים לפרנסה בהרחבה" ויחתום על "פלעדזש" מיד במוצאי שבת. את השאר הקב"ה עושה. עד לעשירות כפשוטה!*
 In a conversation between the Quadruplets and the Rebbe, 5733, the Rebbe gives a clear instruction and an explicit commitment to a livelihood at a profit:

* On Shabbat before Tishrei, during the gathering he will think about how much money he wants to earn this year, decide the commitment he has to give for the whole year, and in particular a large amount so that they will open "new pipes for extensive livelihood" and sign "Pledge" immediately on Saturday night. The rest God does. To the rich as simple! *

 Based on it, we farbrenged that Shabbos Mevarchim Tishrei, and I made a very large pledge, and each month my wife and I gave accordingly, even when it meant one month borrowing the money to pay iit.2 years ago, before shabbos mevarchim I did a calculation and sure enough, I made 5× my pledge (my wife and I had previously made a commitment to giving Chomesh instead of Maaser).

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Re: In G-D We Test.
« Reply #16 on: September 14, 2023, 11:36:59 PM »
How did it go? Did you keep your pledge?
How long have you been waiting to ask 8)

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Re: In G-D We Test.
« Reply #17 on: September 15, 2023, 04:32:05 AM »
How did it go? Did you keep your pledge?
I got this message from IGWT:
From: IGWT
To: MG

I'm sorry i cannot respond to your emails for i am too busy dividing up my millions that i won in the lottery this past year. Also, the investments that i put money into have increased 1000 fold. Sorry about not getting back to you. Call me next month and a Shana Tova!

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Re: In G-D We Test.
« Reply #18 on: September 25, 2023, 11:59:48 PM »
How long have you been waiting to ask 8)
A year!  ;)
I'm disappointed there is no update

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Re: In G-D We Test.
« Reply #19 on: September 26, 2023, 08:43:24 AM »
Well look at his profile

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