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Mishneh Torah, Marriage 20 · Parenting voice, Bite-sized
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Insight: Investing in Their Future
In Mishneh Torah, Marriage 20, Maimonides outlines the responsibility of parents to provide a dowry (parnasah) for their daughters. While this specific legal mechanism reflects a different historical reality, the underlying principle is timeless: parents are responsible for equipping their children with the resources they need to build their own independent lives. It’s not just about money; it’s about intentionality. Whether it’s financial support, education, or emotional stability, we are tasked with setting our children up to thrive, not just survive.
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"Our Sages decreed that a man give a certain portion of his holdings to his daughter as a dowry... the intent is that a man should provide his daughter with a dowry attractive enough for a man to desire her." Mishneh Torah, Marriage 20:1
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