Question: Hi, I have a family member that lent me money a while back and is currently in need of tzedaka. While I don't have extra money beyond our…
Question: Hi, I have a family member that lent me money a while back and is currently in need of tzedaka. While I don't have extra money beyond our…
Question: Is it okay to participate in a raffle for a Tzedaka organization. It has all the elements of a gambling game. For the participants and for the organization.…
Question: Many donating platforms offer free processing for the organization that is collecting money, and the ask the people donating to leave a tip or pay for the processing…
Question: I give $1000 to an organization via credit card. Credit card charges $25 as a processing fee. So the organization receives $975. Assume I pay my card in…
אנחנו מוכרים דירה שנקנתה בסכום מסוים, ונמכרת ביותר.(נמכרת ע”מ לקנות דירה גדולה וייקרה שתתאים לצרכי המשפחה האם ההפרש מפריעת המשכנתא מחויב במעשרות?
כשמוכרים בית בכדי לקנות בית חדש לצרכי מגורים, והריוח שיתקבל מושקע בבית החדש - אין צורך להפריש מעשר כספים. אבל אם מכרו את הבית עבור צרכי ביזנס - הרי…
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…
Question-continued: (Obviously with prior stipulating that if any of the ma'aser/principal/capital will get lost in the process of investing I will nevertheless make sure to give that amount to…
Question continued: Should it be when the price goes up? When it’s sold? Does Maaser need to be given before one invests it in another stock? Or should it be…
Questions: Is Maos Chitim only for Pesach food, or all expenses? Can I donate to someone who is eating out all Pesach but needs the money for other Pesach…
Question continued: I owe money to a friend of mine, and also to a Shul which I pledged money to. I don't currently make enough money to pay them back…
Question continued: I have a family Simcha, and a family friend who is in a tough financial situation is a keyboardist, but he is very overpriced. Can I use Maaser…
A Ben-Noach that does a Mitzvah which has a positive effect on himself or on the world around him, like giving Tzedakah, will indeed be rewarded. However there are…
Yes, some Maaser funds may be used to give an interest free loan. (When doing so, it is best that you have this in mind when separating the Maaser.) In…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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?…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
