Judaism
Orthodox Jews continue to follow the laws of Terumah and Ma'aser as well as the custom of tithing 10% of one's earnings to charity (ma'aser kesafim). Due to doubts concerning the status of persons claiming to be Kohanim or Levi'im arising after severe Roman/Christian persecutions and exile, the Hebrew Bible tithe of 10% for the Levites, and "tithe of the tithe" (Nehemiah 10:38) of 10% of 10% (1%) for the priests are dealt with in accordance with Jewish Law. However the Mishnah and Talmud contain analysis of the first tithe, second tithe and poor tithe.
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