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Tzedaka

  • Mourning (Aveilus), Spending Ma'aser
  • Matzeiva, יו"ד שמה

Can we use Ma’aser money to pay for a Matzeiva-tombstone for our father?

  No. As it is an obligation on the children and one may not pay for an obligation with Masser.   Sources: ראה שו"ע יו"ד שמה, ב. ובבית הלל שם…

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  • Shlichus, Tzedaka
  • fundraising, hasagas gevul

Fundraising from “Baalei Batim” of other Shluchim

  Question: I'm a Shliach. I happen to be friendly with a handful of generous Yidden around the world, and I occasionally ask for their financial support of the Chabad…

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  • Davening, Tzedaka
  • preperation for Davening, pruta

How many coins to give to Tzedakah before Davening

  Question: The Rebbe often speaks about giving "כמה פרוטות" - several prutos to Tzedakah before davening. If the halachic value of a pruta is 3 cents, does that imply…

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  • Maaser, Seforim

Buying Seforim with Ma’aser

  Question: I have a old set of Seforim and I would like to replace it with a new set. Can I buy the new set (fully or partially) with…

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  • Maaser, Spending Ma'aser
  • יו"ד רמט, סדר ברכת הנהנין פרק יב

Ma’aser for Volunteering

  Question: If I am volunteering and taking kids out who have a sibling in the hospital, can I use Ma'aser money to pay for the kids' entertainment / treats?…

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  • Separating Ma’aser

Separating Ma’aser

  Question: Is a legitimate form of separating Ma'aser marking down in a document how much of your money is Ma'aser? There would be no concern of the money being…

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  • Maaser, Separating Ma’aser, Tzedaka
  • unresolved

Switching Ma’aser Commitment

  Question: If I were to set aside Ma'aser to one organization which I was benefitting from, but now I am getting the support from a different organization, and its…

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  • Tzedaka
  • יו"ד רנו-רנז

Handling Money of an Institution

  Question: I am the director of a moised, all incoming and outgoing money goes through me. What is my halachic obligation on handling this money responsibly. I understand that…

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  • Maaser, Spending Ma'aser, Talmud Torah

Ma’aser for Personal Torah Education

  Question: I have an idea that would involve helping people in their Torah learning. It would be a service that I would charge for. It would involve me coaching…

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  • Maaser, Spending Ma'aser
  • Bikkur Cholim, Visiting the sick, יו"ד רמט, יו"ד שלה

May Ma’aser money be used for taxis to and from the hospital, if I’m going to visit the sick?

  Permitted.   Sources: ראה סוטה י"ד ע"א, ונדרים דף ל"ט ע"ב - מ' ע"א, ושו"ע יו"ד ריש סי' של"ה. וראה שו"ע יו"ד סי' רמ"ט סעי' א' ברמ"א, ובש"ך שם…

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  • Maaser, Spending Ma'aser
  • auction, raffle

May I use Ma’aser money to buy tickets at an auction?

  Ma'aser money may be used to purchase the raffle tickets, since the money is ultimately benefitting a proper Tzedakah organization. However, the prize would become the property of the…

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  • Davening, Tzedaka
  • עוסק במצוה פטור מן המצוה

When approached by many people collecting Tzedakah, during Davening, it makes my Davening extremely difficult. Any advice?

  Sometimes one is bombarded with people all day long, while learning and davening, or at home. Therefore, if one is in the middle of a Mitzvah, even if one…

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  • Maaser, Spending Ma'aser
  • filter, internet

Am I allowed to use Maaser money for the filter on the phone if otherwise I don’t have money?

  No. You may not use Maaser money for this purpose. Explanation: Maaser money may not be used for any obligatory mitzvah. If circumstances are such that you do not…

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  • Maaser, Separating Ma’aser
  • babysitting

I pay a babysitter in order to go to work. Can I deduct the childcare cost from my paycheck before separating Ma’aser or is it part of what I am obligated to give Ma’aser on?

  Yes you may, but only on work days and if you would not be getting a babysitter otherwise.   שו"ת שבט הלוי חלק ה סימן קלג ס"ד בדרך השני.…

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  • Chinuch, Maaser, Spending Ma'aser
  • teacher training course

Is it permitted to use Ma’aser money for a teacher training course?

  Maaser is intended to benefit the poor. Nonetheless, it is customary to use Maaser money for other non obligatory mitzvos. If this is an obligatory training course, Maaser may…

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  • Choshen Mishpat, Sales, Tzedaka

I am the new owner of a food store…

  Question: I am the new owner of a food store. The previous owner had a organization pay for the glass near the register in exchange for being able to…

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  • Maaser, Spending Ma'aser, Tzedaka
  • seforim

May I use Maaser Money to buy an expensive set of Seforim for myself and pay back to Maaser slowly? (Or can i use Maaser at the outset to just pay for the Seforim (I think I heard that Maaser could be used for Seforim)?)

  One may "borrow" from their Maaser funds (but not from a Pushka).   ראה שו”ע יו”ד סי’ רנז ס”ג שיכול להפריש צדקה וליתן על יד על יד. ועיין ט”ז…

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  • Tzedaka
  • pushka

Is giving Tzedakah through an app the same as putting coins into a pushka?

  Full Question: Is giving Tzedakah through an app the same as putting coins into a pushka? The way it works is that you add however much money you want…

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  • Maaser, Spending Ma'aser, Tzedaka

Can I give daily Tzedaka from my Ma’aser?

  Yes you may and it’s considered a daily Tzedaka. Preferably you should have in mind (as a condition) when you separate the Ma'aser from your income, that it only…

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  • Maaser, Spending Ma'aser, Tzedaka

I’d like to sign up for a monthly donation to AsktheRav. Can I use Ma’aser?

  Please support AskTheRav.com We are sharing with you a short recording from Rabbi Braun about the AskTheRav platform, dedicated in memory of Horav Schwei a”h.   https://donorbox.org/asktherav   Absolutely.…

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