1.When discussing issues of hunger, we often use these biblical sources to cite our tradition’s concern for fighting hunger. However, we no longer live in an agricultural society, and the laws of reaping and tithing no longer apply. How do we make these texts relevant today? What can we do in our modern lives to realize the principles that underlie these laws?

1.We can donate to charities. Set aside a portion of our salary to donate to  charity.

2.The Torah recognizes certain categories of people who are particularly vulnerable: the Levite, the stranger, the fatherless, the widow, etc. What categories of people today require special assistance and our focused attention? Why?

2.Minorities need attention. We need to help people with low or no income

3.Explain the tension between Deuteronomy chapter 15 verses 4 and 11, found in the same chapter in Deuteronomy.

3. In verse four, it says that there are no needy but in verse 11 it says you need to help the needy so there are less of them, and they nedd your help.

4.If we accept an obligation to care for the needy in our society, does that mean that we have to do it without regret for our own financial loss? Do you personally feel that you are able to give without regret or hesitation?

4. I think that we can feal regret for giving up hard earned money to people who don’t work at all. I think we have to much and that is good to give money to the needy because they have to work to get a little for their efforts. I will always regret giving away money because that is what people work for..