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in this podcast, rebbetzin malkah relates the giving of the half shekel in parasha Ki Tisa as an institution to bring us together in community. Frugality is a balance of when to give and when to keep. This is expressed not only in the value of our finances, but the value of our soul infused intention. When we get tired out from giving too much of ourselves, it is time to be frugal and recharge before we have nothing left to give to others.