One is obligated to send two Manos to at least one person. This obligation cannot be fulfilled with money from maiser. The same applies if there is a cultural,…
One is obligated to send two Manos to at least one person. This obligation cannot be fulfilled with money from maiser. The same applies if there is a cultural,…
אדם שנכנס ל770 בתדירות, כל כמה זמן הוא מחויב לתת צדקה לאנשים שעומדים בכניסה?
אין צריך ליתן כל פעם לאותם עניים. גם כשאין ביכולתו ליתן, יפייס בדברים ויאמר שאין ביכולתו ליתן, או לפחות ידבר רכות. וכשאין מבקשים דוקא ממנו בפרטיות, אין חיוב בכלל…
Question: If one pledged verbally a certain amount of tzedakah to a meshulach and then he realized he didn’t have money on him or his credit card wasn’t working…
Are you referring to parents or teachers using Maaser for this? For teachers: If these supplies are used to enhance the children's Yiddishe Chinuch (and not to ease the…
Should the goal be to first pay full tuition before committing other moneys (maaser or otherwise) to tzedaka? Answer: If you owe a debt, including tuition, and do…
Asking regarding friends, as well as acquaintances that I wouldn't necessarily buy a gift for, but want to help towards their marriage. Answer: One may use maaser to…
Question: I know ma'aser isn't supposed to be used for mandatory mitzvos, of which pru u'rvu is one. Is there leniency for ma'aser to be put towards fertility treatments?…
Question: My friend and I are working on an app that will allow someone to give Tzedaka the maximum frequency throughout the day. So, if “Shalom Aleicha Rebbe” (3…
Question: A family member has asked me for tzedakah. In my opinion, this person is making unwise financial decisions, and I do not trust that my tzedakah support will…
Question: I got a get several months ago but the civil divorce hasn’t even been filed. I don’t currently have a paying job (I’m taking care of the kids)…
No, if the husband already gave Ma'aser. Sources: לכאו׳ נדו״ד לא שנא ממעות שנתקבלו בירושה או במתנה, שכיון שעבר לרשות אחרת חייב לעשר, והה״נ בכגון דא כשאין לבעלה…
The only way you can earn them is through spending money, is it considered earned money? Answer: Miles: If you can only use the points for very specific…
Same question regareding any type of special pennies, nickles and dimes that might be worth more for collectors and the like. Answer: No, you may not. Sources:…
Question: If I donate the proper amount of Ma'aser to a tzedaka organization and, after receiving the full amount, that organization sends me a tax-exempt receipt which might help…
Depends on the arrangement the employer has with the employee in advance. Either way, this cannot be considered actual Ma'aser. Sources: יש לדון משום לא תעשוק או לא…
Question Continued: If yes, is there a difference of what type of program we are doing? And what about if we are having a meeting for shlichus? Answer:…
Question: I am looking into a potential Shlichus opportunity. But first, the current Shliach needs to interview me. He is not willing to meet me in Crown Heights and…
Whatever the normal market value is. See also here: https://asktherav.com/4023-may-one-donate-clothing-or-goods-and-take-the-cost-out-of-their-maaser-if-yes-would-the-condition-matter-is-the-current-or-demoted-cost-used-or-the-original-cost/ Sources: ונראה שגם לדעת שו״ת מהרם מינץ קיג ודעמי׳ שבמזיק אתרוג מהודר חייב לשלם רק דמי אתרוג כשר,…
Question: I made $100 from poker, am I now halachically allowed to go and give $20 to tzedakah from that money, or is that $20 considered "assur"? The gambling…
Question: There are organizations who charge a lump sum from you monthly or yearly and then distribute daily tzedakah. Is this considered to be giving tzedakah daily or does…
