346_003 - תענית אסתר - Machatzis Ha-Shekel: Preempting Evil with Charity

From Rulings and insights from the Lubavitcher Rebbe - Rabbi Chaim Wolosow by R Chaim Wolosow.

• Published: Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:15:38 +0000
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The Rebbe explains that giving three half-coins on Ta’anis Esther commemorates the Temple service and nullifies Haman’s decree. By giving for every family member, including children, we transform the fast into an act of communal tzedakah, ensuring that our spiritual merits always precede any physical threats. https://www.torahrecordings.com/shulchan_menachem/orach_chayim/346_003