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If one sent Mishloach Manos to a pauper does he also fulfill the Mitzvah of Matanos Laevyonim?
This matter is debated amongst the Poskim. Practically one is not to fulfill his Mitzvah of Matanos Laevyonim through giving Mishloach Manos to a pauper, and hence one is to give Matanos Laevyonim to two paupers in addition to Mishloach Manos.
See Tureiy Even brought in Biur Halacha 695 “Oa”; Gr”a; Bach on Megillah 7b which omit the word “Umatanos Laevyonim”; Rabbeinu Chananeil; Mahray Asad 207; Kesav Sofer 139
Can one fulfill Matanos Laevyonim to two paupers if he gives money to a poor couple?
This matter is debated amongst the Poskim. Practically, one should give to two separate individuals, and not as a package.
See Binyan Olam 36 brought in Kaf Hachaim 694:10; Aruch Hashulchan 694:2; Hisorerus Teshuvah 3:47
Do Safek cities read Megillah today?
No! This year it is only read on Friday in the entire world, including Jerusalem.
Is Al Hanissim recited today in Jerusalem, Sunday the 16th?
No. It is only said on Shabbos.
See Halachos Ketanos end of 136; Mahariy Algazi in Chug Ha’aretz 9; Pekudas Elazer 688; Kaf Hachaim 688:48; Nitei Gavriel 18:3
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