Question: 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…
Question: 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…
Maaser money may be used to buy Seforim for oneself only if (1) one has no other money available, (2) the Seforim would not otherwise be bought, and (3)…
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…
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…
If the purpose of the Shabbos party is to teach Torah, instill Torah values, and promote Torah and Mitzvos, like saying 12 Pesukim etc., and the nosh and prizes…
Although there are Poskim that say you can do so under certain circumstances, the majority of the Poskim are of the opinion that it cannot be done retroactively. As…
Yes, so long as one originally had the intention to use Maaser money when pledging to sponsor the Kiddush (or arrange the Farbrengen). Otherwise - i.e., if one already…
