Author Rabbi Yaakov Goldstein

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Distributing charity on Purim to all those that request [1] One is not to be particular regarding distributing Purim money. Rather all those that spread open their hand to request donations are to be given. Should one distribute also to […]

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com For what purposes may the recipients of Matanos Laevyonim use the money for? [1] The organizations and individuals which collect Matanos Laevyonim to be distributed on Purim, may not use any excess moneys they received for other charitable purposes.[2] Rather […]

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com What is one to do if there are no paupers available? [1] If there are not any [Jewish[2]] paupers available in ones vicinity to distribute to them Matanos Laevyonim, then one is to set aside the money, and give it […]

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com What must one give each pauper and how much must it be worth? One is obligated to give one [1] The present should initially consist of something which can be readily used by the pauper, such as food or money. […]

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com To how many paupers must one give a present? [1] One is obligated to give at least[2] two presents to two poor people, one present to each pauper. [The above is only from the letter of the law, as in […]

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com When on Purim is one to distribute the Matanos Laevyonim? [1] Matanos Laevyonim are to be given on Purim during the daytime. One who sent Matanos Laevyonim on the night of Purim does not fulfill his obligation. [Based on Kabala […]

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com May men distribute Matanos Laevyonim to female paupers and vice versa: [1] The gifts may be sent to any Jew whether male or female. Thus a man may give to a female pauper and vice versa.[2] It is permitted for even […]

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Who is obligated? Women: [1] Both men and women are obligated in the Mitzvah of Matanos Laevyonim, to give a present to two paupers. Married women:[2] Married women are to be stringent[3] to give Matanos Laevyonim on behalf of themselves, […]

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com The Mitzvah:[1] Every Jew is obligated to give at least two presents to two paupers, [one present to each pauper].   Q&A Why is a blessing not recited before performing the Mitzvah of Matanos Laevyonim? As it is possible the […]