Mishloach Manos Archives

Is it problematic to include a non-mevushal wine in a Mishloach Manos gifted to a non-frum yid? It will likely be consumed by that yid and his non-Jewish family.

Lechatchilah it would be best to give only foods and drinks that won't create problems later. However, there are opinions to rely on to give in such a case.…

Can a Chosson send Mishloach Manos to the Kallah?

Also, can they directly pass items purchased for each other? Answer: It’s permitted to pass items to each other, if not done with the intention of gazing at her beauty.…

Can Mishloach Manos be two types of fruit, Like an apple and a pear?

Yes. #3130

Is it problematic to include a non-Mevushal wine in a Shalach Manos gifted to a non-frum yid? It will likely be consumed by that yid and his non-Jewish family.

L'chatchilah it would be best to give only foods and drinks that would not create problems later. However, there are opinions to rely on to give in such a…

Does flavored Seltzer count as a food item in Mishloach Manos?

Yes.

האם צריך לכתחילה לחומרא להיות שני דברים של כזית במשלוח מנות, או שכל המשלוח מנות יהי’ כזית או כביצה. או שאפשר אולי לשים 3 דברים שיחד יהיו כב’ זתים או כיוצ”ב?

ראוי שכל אחת מה "מנות" תהא חשובה ומכובדת, ולפחות בשיעור "כזית" לכל אחד מהם. [ובדוחק, כזית לשניהם ביחד]. מקורות: שקו״ט באחרונים. וראה שיחת פורים ה'תשכ"ג. ז' אד"ש ה'תשל"ו. וראה מה שכתבנו בגליון…