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Purim

  • Matzah, Pesach, Purim
  • Eating Matzah before Pesach

Not eating Matzah 30 days before Pesach

  Question: It is often repeated that it's "minhag Chabad" not to eat Matzah starting already 30 days before. However the only basis for this is a letter in Igros…

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  • Megillah, Purim
  • zoom

I was asked by a modern orthodox shul to read megillah for them. Am I allowed to do it even though it will also be live on zoom? Do I have to make it clear that they do not fulfill their obligation?

  You may lein there, provided you make a disclaimer before you begin that according to the clear majority of Poskim one is not yotzeh with a Megillah reading heard…

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  • Maaser, Matanos L'Evyonim, Separating Ma’aser
  • יו"ד רנח

…May I instead just be mochel it to them and have in mind that its from Ma’aser?

  Full Question: On Purim I made a donation online for Matanos L'Evyonim, and it seemed not to go through so I did it again, and later found out that…

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  • - עברית, Kashrus, Meat and Milk, Purim, Seudah
  • Hamantaschen, יו"ד צז

האם מותר לעשות אוזני המן חלביים?

  שאלה: בשו"ע יו"ד סי' צז מבואר שצריך לעשות איזה היכר, והרי הם בצורה מיוחדת? זאת ועוד, בדרך כלל אופים אוזני המן באותו היום, ומבואר שם ברמ"א, שאם יגמרו לאכול…

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  • Brochos (Birchas HaNehenin), Purim, Seudah
  • Hamantaschen

What Brachah are Hamantaschen?

  The brachah over hamantaschen is generally mezonos, because the dough used nowadays for hamantaschen is usually mezonos. If the dough is hamotzi but the filling is sweet, the brachah…

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  • Purim, Seudah

Is there any minhag or halakha to light candles for Mordechai and Esther on Purim?

  Some have this custom. The two candles are lit during the Purim seudah.   Sources: כ״כ הגרח״פ ברוח חיים תרצה, א (קי, ג) ובמועד לכל חי לא, מה (רסב,…

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  • Megillah
  • או"ח תרצ, מעשה רב

תליית המגילה באויר

  שאלה: בתמונה המצו"ב מפורים תשמ"ט נראה אד"ש כשהוא גולל את המגילה באויר. האם מכאן ניתן להסיק שלא סבירא ליה הזהירות המובאת בפרי מגדים (משב"ז סתר"צ סק"י) שגלגול המגילה הוא…

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  • Brochos (Birchas HaNehenin), Meal, Seudah
  • hatov vehameitiv, wine, סדר ברכת הנהנין פרק יב

How can I say Hatov V’Hameitiv over wine at the Purim Seudah, or at a regular meal?

  When one has two wines, they should make a Beracha Boreh Pri Hagafen on the better wine, even if this means that they would not be able to make…

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  • Mishloach Manos

Does a salad with multiple cut up vegetables count as two Manos?

  No.   Sources: כיון שנאכלים בתערובת כאחד. ולא שנא מדג וביצה שעליו - ראה באה״ט תרצה, ז. ערוה״ש שם יז. כה״ח שם מד. הליכות שלמה פורים ע׳ שלו. חזו״ע…

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  • Megillah, Purim, Shlichus

Using a Megaphone for Megillah Reading

  Question: Being that now many Shluchim will have to make outdoor reading of Megillah, are they allowed to use a non electric megaphone so that people can hear?  …

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  • Kiddush, Purim, Seudah, Shabbos
  • Pores Mapah, Purim on Friday, פורס מפה

Pores Mapah on Friday Purim

  Question: When doing pores mapah, can I stop eating and make kiddush before it's shkiah? Let's say by candle lighting time, so that the women don't need to wait…

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  • Mishloach Manos, Mivtzoyim, Women

How do we give women on Mivtzoim the opportunity to fulfil the Mitzvah of Mishloach Manos?

  Men or women should not give Mishloach Manos to someone from the opposite gender. You may give them Mishloach Manos on behalf of an organization and instruct them to…

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  • Purim, Seudah
  • fish, סעודת מצוה

Does one need to include fish in their Purim Seuda?

  While it is a mitzvah to hold the Purim meal in a lavish manner, eating fish specifically isn’t one of the foods required. Nonetheless, this is the common custom…

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  • Mishloach Manos, Purim

When sending Mishloach Manos, does the Mekabel need to receive it in his hand or can I leave it on his doorstep etc.?

  It is OK to leave it at the doorstep, but one must be sure that they are getting it on the day of Purim. ראה ערוך השולחן סימן תרצ”ה סעיף ט”ז.…

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  • Mishloach Manos, Purim

When sending Mishloach Manos through a Shliach:

  Do I need to hand the Mishloach Manos package to the Shliach or can I ask the Shliach to pick up something from the store for me and the…

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  • Brochos (Birchas HaNehenin), Purim, Seudah

What Brachah are Kreplach?

  The brachah over kreplach is generally mezonos, because the dough from which it is kneaded is mezonos—due to being formed predominantly with liquids other than water. If the dough…

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  • Purim, Seudah
  • Purim on Friday

Can one serve Milchigs for the Purim Seuda?

  Question: In light with the Rov's message about the early Purim Seudah as Purim is Erev Shabbos - can one be Yoitze with Milchigs? https://asktherav.com/13186-seudas-purim-on-friday/ Asking for Anash and…

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  • Purim, Seudah
  • Purim on Friday

When is the best time to make the Seudas Purim when Purim falls out on Friday?

  times are for NYC - 5781   The Purim se’udah is eaten in the morning, so that we do not disrespect Shabbos by entering the holy day too full…

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  • Machatzis Hashekel, Purim
  • Half Dollar, Machtzis Hashekel, Purim

Which half dollar coin qualifies for Machtzis Hashekel? Can I use a coin that is only 40% silver?

  It depends on the weight content of silver, not the percentage. The amount of silver required (for those that are stringent to use coins that are actual silver) is…

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  • Mishloach Manos
  • Mishloach Manos, Purim

If I send Mishloach Manos to a child (under Bar/Bas Mitzva), do I fulfill my obligation?

  No, one doesn’t fulfill their obligation by giving to a child under Bar or Bas Mitzva.   Sources: מאורי אור (עוד למועד - קל, א). בית עובד (עז, א).…

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