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Traditionally, on Yom Kippur eve before
Mincha, people set out trays for charity in the synagogue. The Ba'al Shem
Tov commented on this: "The sound of the coins clinking in the trays on Erev
Yom Kippur nullifies all the kelipot." - From Luach Kollel
Chabad (quoted in "Days of Awe, Days of Joy", Kehot)  | | " The jingling of the coins of charity...creates such a great clamor in Heaven..." | | |
Since money may not be handled on Yom Kippur,
tzedaka is given liberally on the days before and especially on the day
leading into Yom Kippur. The merit of charity is a shield against evil decrees.
It is said that the jingling of the coins of charity given on Yom Kippur
eve in the afternoon, before Mincha and before the pre-fast meal, creates
such a great clamor in Heaven that all of the forces of impurity together cannot
stand in their way.
"Repentance, prayer, and charity
avert the severity of the decree."
- From the repetition of the Musaf Standing Prayer
of Yom Kippur
"L'shana tova tikateiv v'teikhateim"
MAY YOU BE INSCRIBED AND SEALED FOR A GOOD AND SWEET
YEAR OF HAPPINESS AND GROWTH!
Good Yom Tov! - The KabbalaOnline staff
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