“Thou shalt open thy hand unto thy brother, to thy needy.’ With these words, God calls you to your loveliest, most God-like task, calls upon you to become a blessing with all He gives you, a blessing to those around you. … Everything sustains and is sustained, everything takes and gives and receives a thousandfold in giving — for it receives life instead of mere existence."
Handouts:
והיה ברכה Source Sheet
Hirsch Haggada
Horeb Ch. 88 Tzedaka and Gemilus Chasadim