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Tzedaka

  • Maaser, Spending Ma'aser, Tzedaka

Can I use Massar money to attend the Chinuch convention? I would be losing money by not working those two days in the summer plus my salary in the summer is less then the year?

  Yes.   P.S. this has nothing to do with the fact that you are losing money while attending the convention. Maaser money can be used to pay for non-obligatory…

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  • Maaser, Spending Ma'aser, Tzedaka
  • voice training

Is it OK to use Ma’aser money to receive voice training to be able to daven for the Amud on Shlichus, without the intention of being paid for the davening?

  No, it's not ok.   טעמים ומקורות: עיין שו"ע יור"ד רמ"ט ס"א רמ"א שאין להשתמש בכספי מעשר לצורך מצוה, ועיין ש"ך וט"ז שם שהתירו, באה"ג בהבנתו ברמ"א. וכן בפת"ש…

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  • Birth, Maaser, Spending Ma'aser, Tzedaka
  • shifra and puah

I am making meals for Shabbos for several kimpatur, plus a meal during the week for another kimpatur (Shifra & Puah). I want to know if I may use Maaser money to buy the ingredients needed to cook the food?

  Making food for such a mother would be considered a non-obligatory Mitzvah and therefore would be allowed to be paid for from Maaser funds (and you do not need to…

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  • Maaser, Separating Ma’aser, Tzedaka
  • bli neder, Hataras Nedarim

If I had a specific cause in mind for my Maaser, but I haven’t actually wrote on the envelope that it’s set aside for that cause, can I change it?

  If a person made a mental, even non-verbal, commitment to give Tzedakah, this is called Gomar B'Leibo, and he is obligated to fulfill that commitment. There is a disagreement…

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  • Maaser, Spending Ma'aser, Tzedaka

Is it acceptable to use Maaser to train in First Aid/CPR/AED, being that it is to save other people’s lives and rarely benefits the trainee?

  You would be able to use Maaser if all of the following apply: 1. You are not benefitting financially from this training, such as by obtaining a paid job…

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  • Maaser, Spending Ma'aser, Tzedaka

My parents are paying a lot of money on me and my siblings at this time of year, and I can tell there is financial pressure right now. Can I give them my Ma’aser money before I leave to camp (I wouldn’t tell them it’s Ma’aser)?

  Yes. Anyone who fails or struggles to meet their children’s needs is entitled to receive Maaser. Additionally, when there are children over 6 or 13 years old the parent's…

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  • Maaser, Separating Ma’aser, Tzedaka
  • Maser

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? 

  One can donate used goods and consider them as part of הפרשת מעשר - separating Maaser. Of course, the value is based on their current used cost and not…

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  • Gentiles, Mivtzoyim, Tzedaka

While on Mivtzoyim, a couple of non-Jews gave us money for Tzedakah. Can we treat that money like regular Tzedakah? If not, what should we do with it?

  In this case, as long as they didn't give it in the name of their Avodah Zara, there is no issue. The money should be used to pay for…

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  • Tzedaka
  • tzedaka

May a Bachur use Tzedaka money to buy undershirts, shampoo and the like, if his parents are Shluchim and don’t have too much money?

  If others have given you Tzedaka money, you may use it for your needs. However, you may not use your own Tzedaka money for your own personal needs.  …

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  • Maaser, Separating Ma’aser, Tzedaka
  • maaser, tax return, יו"ד רמט

Does Masser need to be given from tax refund?

  If one did not give Maaser on the gross income when he received it, he is now obligated to give Maaser on this money.   Follow up Question: What…

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  • Maaser, Separating Ma’aser, Tzedaka
  • chomesh

In general what is the max percentage can someone give to Maaser? one fifth is the max? 

  10% is Maaser. 20% or a fifth is Chomesh. The common practice (there is a Machlokes whether it is Min Hatorah, Miderabanan or a custom which was accepted and…

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  • Maaser, Spending Ma'aser, Tzedaka

We are Bochurim in Yeshiva who watch Farbrengens of the Rebbe and we would like to know if we can use Tzedakah/Maaser money for refreshments?

  Most certainly since videos of the Rebbe constitute Limmud HaTorah and/or inspire people to the observance of Mitzvahs. However, this only applies if: People won’t come otherwise. Amount and/or…

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  • Maaser, Mikrah Megillah, Mivtzoyim, Purim, Spending Ma'aser, Tzedaka
  • mivtzoim

If the reason I would buy a Megillah is only for Mivtzoim, may I pay for it with Maaser?

  Yes, if you cannot afford to do it with your own money. It remains always Mivtzoim’s possession. It is important to inscribe somewhere who the real owner is.  …

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  • Maaser, Separating Ma’aser, Shlichus, Spending Ma'aser, Tzedaka
  • car, shaliach, shlichus

If I work for a Shaliach that is supposed to pay for my car, am I allowed to use my Maaser money to pay for it and consider it as if I gave that Maaser to the Shliach?

  If the car is being used primarily for Shlichus work, you may pay the cost from Maaser. The car remains the property of Tzedaka and does not transfer into your…

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  • Maaser, Separating Ma’aser, Tzedaka
  • insurance, taxes

When I get my paycheck, money has already come off for health insurance. Do I need to give Maaser also for the money that came off for insurance? What about money that is taken off for taxes before I get the paycheck?

  Regarding taxes - you give Maaser after deducting taxes. Regarding health insurance- it would depend on the arrangement you have with your employer; if you can get this amount…

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  • Maaser, Separating Ma’aser, Tzedaka

We bought a van for the purpose of getting to and from school; that is what it is used for 95% of the time. I drive myself and another teacher, so the van and related expenses would be considered a job expense (ie. deducted from income when calculating for Maaser). However I also drive my child to school, which makes it a personal expense. Can I record the van and related expenses as a job expense?

  Question: We bought a van for the purpose of getting to and from school; that is what it is used for 95% of the time. I drive myself and…

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  • Maaser, Spending Ma'aser, Tzedaka
  • Sheva Brachos

Can Maaser money be used to make Sheva Brachos for friends?

  Some Maaser money may be used to pay for a Sheva Brachos Seudah provided that you are helping a Chosson and Kallah who cannot afford it from their own…

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  • Maaser, Shlichus, Spending Ma'aser, Tzedaka

May I use Maaser money to help a relative who is a Shlucha, to pay for flights and other needs on their upcoming Bar Mitzvah?

  The flight may not be paid for with Maaser. If the Shluchim qualify for Maaser, i.e. they cannot make ends meet, you may buy for them their needs from…

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  • Maaser, Spending Ma'aser, Tzedaka
  • farbrengen

Can Maaser money be used for the cost of a Chassidishe Farbrengen?

  Yes, if it is a genuine Chassidishe Farbrengen, i.e. the purpose is indeed to be Meorer to be Mosif in Torah and Mitzvos. The food should be of a…

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  • Maaser, Matanos L'Evyonim, Purim, Spending Ma'aser
  • או"ח תרצד, יו"ד רמט

Can I use Ma’aser money to give Matanos L’Evyonim on Purim?

  Or beyond Matanos L'evyonim, can I give Tzeddakah on Purim from Maaser?   Answer: Every person is required to give gifts or money of at least a nominal sum…

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  • Maaser, Spending Ma'aser, Tzedaka
  • therapy

Is there a way marriage therapy can be paid for with Masser?

  No, unless paying for someone else’s therapy. If someone else offers to pay their Ma'aser, you may use it if you can't afford it on your own.    …

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  • Maaser, Separating Ma’aser, Tzedaka
  • maaser, tzedaka

Separating Maaser in the Digital Age

  Question: These days, when for most people their paycheck comes in form of a check/bank transfer, and most charges (including Tzedakas) are done via credit card, what is the…

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  • - Halacha Articles, Maaser, Spending Ma'aser, Tzedaka
  • maaser, tzedakah, wedding

Article: Can parents use their Maaser for their child’s wedding?

  Yes. with specific conditions: Wedding Expenses from Ma’aser Money Ma’aser money can be used for other mitzvos, not only for tzedakah, as long as they are not obligatory mitzvos. A person may not use ma’aser to…

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  • Maaser, Spending Ma'aser, Tzedaka
  • chasunah, maaser, tzedakah

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.…

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  • Maaser, Separating Ma’aser, Tzedaka
  • maaser, tzedakah

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…

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