Can Maaser be used to purchase nosh and prizes for a community Shabbos party?

 

If the purpose of the Shabbos party is to teach Torah, instill Torah values, and promote Torah and Mitzvos, like saying 12 Pesukim etc., and the nosh and prizes are important in achieving this goal, then one may use Ma’aser for them.

One must ensure that the amount and price of the nosh and prizes are reasonable. Any leftovers stays as Ma’aser property.

 

Source:

Shulchan Aruch (Y.D. 249:1).

 

 

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