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This year, should we Daven Mincha early on Friday Purim, as we do every Purim?
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.
How much is the minimum for Matanos Laevyonim this year – how much is a Peruta?
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
May one make Kiddush by Pores Mapa before Sunset?
Yes. He is to say “Let us make Kiddush” and may then proceed with Kiddush even before sunset.
May one make Kiddush by Pores Mapa during the 7th hour, between 6-7?
Yes.
Yes. However, there are sources which state that he was not from Amaleik.
May one send Mishloach Manos to an Avel?
No. Although he must send, preferably non sweet foods.
May an Avel go to a Purim party?
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.
May an Avel during Shiva go to shul on Purim?
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.
What Minhagei Aveilus of Shiva are followed 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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