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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…

Many times when I am driving I snack as I drive. However, throughout the drive I occasionally stop at a gas station to use the restroom or just to stretch my feet. In addition to that, I occasionally stop by a hotel for a few minutes. When would I need to make a Brachah Achronah, and when would I need to make a new Brachah Rishonah?

If you are eating bread: If you begin eating while the car is in motion, then you do not have to make a new Brachah Rishonah and /or Brachah…

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

If I backed into a non-Jew’s car and made a scratch and I don’t think there is any way he knows who did it, am I obligated to go over and notify him?

Depending on the exact scenario, according to secular law, by not informing the other car, this could possibly be considered a 'hit and run'. Therefore, one should notify the non-Jewish…

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