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Can a working girl give her Maaser money to her parents to help them cover the cost for the Bar Mitzva of their son and Chasuna of their daughter, and to pay for seminary and Yeshiva for their children?

Yes. However if you can afford you shouldn’t use Maaser money. Sources: שו״ע יו״ד רנא, ג. ש״ך שם ה. רמ״א יו״ד רמ, ה. ב״י שם בשם תשובות מהר״ם.…

Can Maaser be given in advance?

If not, can one give Maaser for funds received in a check before depositing it? If not, what about after depositing it, before it has been processed (e.g. Mobile…

Our 12th grade class is fundraising money throughout this year for our end of the year graduation trip. Do we have to give Maaser from the money that we get?

If the money is given for a specific cause, Maaser should not be given. See here for more on this topic: https://asktherav.com/article-737-maaser-on-gift-money/

May one use Ma’aser to give Tzedakah for a fast day for Pidyon Tanis, or number 18 on Lag Ba’Omer?

Question: If one may not use Maaser for a Mitzvah which one must do regardless, how would that rule apply to a Minhag of giving to a certain cause…

Can Maaser money be given to someone that isn’t Jewish yet, but is very seriously in the process of conversion?

Please see here on our website. The same applies in this case. Question 2: I'm wondering if someone that is very seriously in the process of conversion, and keeps Torah…

Am I obligated to give Maaser from food stamps?

No. The money is to be used for food specifically. See a similar discussion here: https://asktherav.com/article-737-maaser-on-gift-money/

Can I use credit card points to pay Maaser?

Question: I have a certain credit card that gives me rewards that can be turned into money. If I have 100,000 points those points are worth $1000. The company…

Can a teachers appreciation gift or Chanukah Gelt for teachers come from Maaser?

If the teachers are in the category that they may receive Tzedaka - as often is the case - then it may be taken from Maaser money. However, if…

Can I use Maaser money towards airfare to go to a friend’s wedding?

Usually not. In the unusual case where there are not enough people to be mesameach the Chosson and Kallah, as the expected norm, and it is certain that the…

Regarding volunteers for a group like Chaveirim where we help people that have flat tires, dead batteries, lock outs, etc., can I use Maaser for equipment?

Yes. Most certainly. #1890

Is Maaser and giving Tzedakah two different things?

If I give a Chomesh, is it better I give only 10% and then be able to give more Tzedakah? Answer: Tzedaka and Maaser are different, although interconnected:…

Am I allowed to use Maaser money for something that I gain from. For example: buying tickets for a concert from a organization e.g. Hasc or soul to soul?

If one wishes to attend a dinner or Melaveh Malkah for the benefit of a Mosad (a religious institution), and they would like to pay using Ma’aser money, they must first assess…

Giving Tzedakah at Night

Question: Can I separate Maaser at night into an envelope? Can I make an online Maaser/Tzedaka donation at night? Answer: Yes to both questions. The only issue with…

Am I allowed to use Maaser money to buy incentives, food, and rewards for my students instead of using my own money?

If you teach in a school teaching Torah and it is not part of your obligation to provide incentives, it is permitted to use Maaser money for this cause.…

Do I give Maaser if I sell something I bought with money I already gave Maaser on?

You need to give Maaser only on the extra profit from selling the product. For example, if you bought it for $10 and then sold it for $11, giving you…

I was paying for some of my Yeshivah tuition from my own pocket. I recently heard that I might have been able to use Maaser to pay for my own Jewish education (since my parents weren’t paying for it). Can I count the payments that I made as Maaser retroactively?

Payments that were made cannot be considered Maaser if they were made from non-Maaser money. As to using Maaser for personal education — this is highly debatable. A solution would…

Is there any reason not to give my Maaser to people who stop me on the street asking for Tzedaka? Is it a problem that they may not be Jewish?

Can I give Maaser to non-Jews who ask for money, in the subway let's say? Answer: One must give Tzedaka, even a minimal amount, to all people who stop and…

What are the guidelines for using Maaser to buy Seforim? May this be done?

Maaser money may be used for buying Seforim if they are being used by the public. One must inscribe in the Seforim that they were bought from Maaser money.…

My close relative is IYH going to be having a baby soon and we want to fly in her sister from out of town to be able to help her. We want to know if we can use Maaser money for the flight?

If she needs the help and can't afford it, it is a legitimate form of Tzedaka. Certainly Maaser money may be used. You should explore if there are cheaper…

Article: Tuition paid from Ma’aser money

Is tuition considered Ma'aser? Meaning, can I take it from Ma'aser money? The Gemara says that your financial needs for the whole year is pre-determined, and you should…