Although some say to seek out extremely poor individuals who are absolutely destitute, referred to as Evyonim, for this Mitzvah, the accepted Halacha is that anyone who is considered…
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. …
You may join the Seudah and even have music if this is normally done every year and your participation is important as host. Nonetheless, you should not actively try…
המשך השאלות: ב. אם תורמים את כל הכסף לקרן צדקה אחת האם זה נחשב כשני אביונים, מאחר והם מחלקים את זה בין כו"כ אביונים? ג. האם אפשר להשתמש בכסף של…
לאו דוקא. שלכמה דעות מותר בלילה - ראה במדריך שם. המלאכה מצד עצמה אין בה שיהוי. כל מלאכה שאין בה שיהוי אם יעשה בכמות גדולה - יש שיהוי.
Age of Chinuch in this context is the age when they are capable of listening to the entire Megillah. The custom is to bring even children younger than the…
L'chatchilah it would be best to give only foods and drinks that would not create problems later. However, there are opinions to rely on to give in such a…
Women generally are exempt from Machatzis Hashekel. There is a common custom that the husband gives Machatzis Hashekel on behalf of his wife. I have never heard of a…
Girls may be included. Sources: נחלקו בזה - ראה משחא דרבותא או"ח סתר"צ סי"ח (בסוה"ס). שלמת חיים סי' קא. מקראי קודש סל"ה. הליכות שלמה פכ"ג ס"ג. יבי"א ח"א…
Best not to brush your teeth. If this is difficult, there is room to be lenient. Care should be given not to swallow any water. When rinsing your mouth,…
