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0answers
46 views

Can a synagogue appropriate the contents of charity boxes not removed before a specified time?

There are lots of charity boxes from different organisations put out on a table in the foyer of our synagogue on Purim. The wardens have attached a note that says that boxes not taken away by the end ...
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votes
1answer
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Is indirect matanot l'evyonim ok?

I was under the impression that the Purim mitzvah of matanot l'evyonim, giving gifts to the poor, had to be done directly -- find two or more poor people and give to them. This answer on a related ...
1
vote
1answer
32 views

Check for Mattanos Levyonim

Can you use a check or credit Card for Mattanos Levyonim?
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votes
2answers
68 views

Masser for Machtzis Hashekel

Can you use Masser for Machtzis Hashekel?
4
votes
2answers
66 views

Mattanos Levyonim via Jerusalem organazations

Am I yotzeh if I (a non-Jerusalemite) give it to an organization in Jerusalem who gives it out on their Purim since a mitzvas Hayom on my purim?
3
votes
1answer
64 views

Masser for Matanos Levyonim

Can you use Masser for matanos l’evyonim?
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vote
1answer
59 views

Matanos Levyonim before Purim

Can you give matanos l’evyonim before Purim? Shalach Manos? on the Night of Purim?
3
votes
1answer
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Wives and daughters and the Mitzvos of Purim

Can a married woman rely on her husband for the mitzvos of Purim of Shalach Manos and Mattanos Levyonim (I recall somthing about Ishto Kigufo)?
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1answer
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Purim donation card sources

What are some organizations that produce "Money was donated for Matanot Le'evyonim in your honor in lieu of Mishloach Manot" cards, with national, international, or Israeli scope?
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votes
2answers
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Matanos L'Evyonim on Purim

How much is the proper amount to give for Matanos L'Evyonim?