This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com The Menu of the Purim Meal:[1] It is a Mitzvah to have delicacies and festive foods eaten during this meal. “Zaronim”/Grains and legumes:[2] Some opinions[3] say that on Purim one is to eat Zaronim, which includes grains and legumes, in […]
When is Purim meal to be eaten
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com When during the day is the Purim meal to be eaten? [1] Customarily, the Purim meal is eaten after an early Mincha.[2] One is to beware to eat the majority of the meal while it is still day.[3] [However there […]
General laws of the Purim Feast
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com General laws of the Purim feast: [1] It is a Mitzvah to eat a lavish and festive meal on Purim.[2] This Mitzvah is a Biblical command, as rejoicing on Purim is from the words of Scripture which has the same […]
Distributing to all that request
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 […]
What can money be used for
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 […]
No paupers available
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 […]
What to give each pauper
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. […]
To how many paupers
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 […]
When on Purim to distribute
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 […]
Men giving to female paupers
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 […]
