Daily Zohar # 4503 – Pekudei – Don’t let the evil eyes take away your blessings

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Zohar Pekudei
Continued from previous DZ
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Rabbi Yitzchak asked Rabbi Shimon, “We have established that blessing does not rest on something measured or counted. If so, in the Tabernacle, why was everything counted?” He replied, “We have learned that the side of holiness is drawn from the middle line which unifies right and left, and if the count comes to the side of holiness, blessing always rests on it and does not pass from it. We know this from the giving of tithe. Because the tithe, which is the tenth, comes for the sake of the holy, the blessing is found in this action. All the more so for the Tabernacle, which is holy and comes from the side of holiness.”

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However, all other things in the world that do not come from the side of holiness do not receive blessings when they are counted. This is because the Other Side, which has an evil eye, can dominate them. The other side watches with open eyes to take the Light and blessings from our actions. Since it can dominate them, the blessings will not come, so the impure side won’t benefit from them.

Lesson;
Tithing is a vital spiritual principle, involving the act of dedicating one-tenth of our income to the Light. This tenth represents the aspect of Malchut, which lacks its own Light and symbolizes darkness. By giving the tenth, we detach ourselves from this ‘darkness,’ surrendering it to the Light. This is achieved by supporting Torah scholars who disseminate the Light worldwide. We transform this tenth into pure Light through tithing, bringing benefits precisely where needed.

The fear of loss associated with giving is a misplaced concern. Holding onto the tenth is akin to keeping a rotten apple among healthy ones; it inevitably affects the whole batch adversely sooner or later.

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Advice for those who fear losing when tithing:
First, pray to Hashem and acknowledge your hesitation in giving the tithe. Ask for Hashem’s strength to help you relinquish the tithe and receive blessings in return.
On average, a person works 170 hours a month. The tithe would then be equivalent to the net amount earned in about 17 hours of work. To ease into tithing without feeling overwhelmed, start by donating the value of just one hour of work each week. Give to those you perceive as channels of Light who support your spiritual growth. Feel free to choose a different recipient each week to diversify your impact.

If your bank account is in overdraft, refrain from tithing until you have managed to clear these debts. However, regular obligations, such as mortgage or car payments, are not considered debts in this context but rather planned expenses.
In complex cases, consider giving a few dollars to maintain the channel of blessings that tithing opens. Hashem knows our hearts and rewards us according to our intentions and efforts.

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