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This year, there is no need to do so, as the meal is to be held in the morning, and hence the reason for preceding Mincha is irrelevant.
Israel:
11 Agurot, when including tax in the price of silver
9.5 Agurot when not including tax.
Conclusion: Give 20 Agurot per pauper
USA
2.6 cents [without sales tax included]
Conclusion: Give three cents per pauper
Yes. He is to say “Let us make Kiddush” and may then proceed with Kiddush even before sunset.
Yes. However, there are sources which state that he was not from Amaleik.
Who was Haman and was he a descendent of Amaleik?
No. Although he must send, preferably non sweet foods.
Aveilus on Purim
A mourner within Shloshim of his father or mother may not participate in an annual and communal Purim party. This applies even if music will not be played at the party. Other mourners that are within Shloshim may participate in a Purim party that they attend annually, so long as they do not dance and music will not be played at the party. All mourners of a parent that are within the year of mourning may participate in a Purim party that they attend annually, so long as they do not dance and music will not be played at the party.
Is a mourner allowed to participate in a Purim party?
Yes, if it is difficult to arrange a Minyan at home. This applies for both men and women Aveilim. This applies for both night and day. For just Megillah reading, one may go to Shul during the day even if a Minyan is available at home.
Aveilus on Purim
It has the same status as Shabbos. Thus, one is certainly to discontinue his avoidance of wearing leather shoes and is to discontinue sitting on the ground on these days. Nevertheless one is to diminish in his amount of rejoicing.
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