"I give tzedaka (charity) to 100 poor people on the assumption that I may find one out of 100 was worthy and I will have the merit of helping him. But you refrain from giving to 100 poor people …lest one of them be unworthy. Therefore know that the average beggar who holds out of hand is presumed to need the money and you should not concern yourself hidden matters.” Rabbi Chaim of Tzanz
“Between 1305 and the early 1800’s. the House of Taxis ran a form of pony express service all over Europe…. Its couriers clad in blue and silver uniforms, crisscrossed the continent carrying messages between princes and generals, merchants and money lenders.” –Alvin Toffler, The Third Wave We may think we are the first generation consumed by rapid communication but we are not. Throughout our history it has been a priority. Of course, now in the 21 st century we must ask: are we better or worse for it?
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