“One who hates gifts shall live.” (Mishlei 15:27) Not receiving any gifts whatsoever sounds like a tall order. Why are the stakes so high? Is this a prohibition, or a midas chasidus, a lofty level only some attain? Should I not be giving birthday presents? So much to clarify about this enigmatic statement- and Rabbi Yoseph Rosansky has the insight. Listen to the shiur below, and follow along with the sources here.
