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, […]
The Mitzvah of Matanos Laevyonim
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 […]
Sending through a messenger
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Must one send the gifts through a messenger? Some Poskim [1] question whether the gifts must be given through a messenger or not.[2] Others[3] rule it is not necessary. Others[4] however rule that it should specifically be given by one […]
What to send
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com What is one to send:[1] One needs to send at least two[2] gifts of meat or other foods to one person. [Today the custom is to send sweets as Mishloach Manos.[3] There is no requirement that the gifts be of […]
To whom should one send
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Who should the Mishloach Manos be sent to? The gifts may be sent to any Jew, whether wealthy or poor.[1] However men should only give to men and women should only give to women.[2] However Matanos Laevyonim may be given […]
To how many people
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com To how many people is one to send Mishloach Manos? [1] One is to send Mishloach Manos to at least one person.[2] One who sends to more than one person is praised for doing so. The Rebbe’s custom: It […]
When is the Mishloach Manos to be sent?
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com When is the Mishloach Manos to be sent? [1] Mishloach Manos must be sent on Purim during the daytime. One who sent Mishloach Manos on the night of Purim does not fulfill his obligation. Likewise one who sent Mishloach Manos […]
Who is obligated to send Mishloach Manos?
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Who is obligated to send Mishloach Manos? Both men and women [1] are obligated in the Mitzvah of sending Mishloach Manos. Men send to men and women to women.[2] Married women:[3] Married women are to be stringent[4] to give Mishloach […]
The reason behind Mishloach Manos
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com The reason behind sending Mishloach Manos: [1] The reason why the Sages instituted sending gifts on Purim is disputed amongst Poskim. The following are the opinions and practical ramifications. Opinion of Manos Levi[2]-Increase friendship: Some Poskim[3] rule the purpose […]
Is a Megillah Muktzah
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Is a Megillah Muktzah on Shabbos? [1] Some Poskim[2] imply that a Megillah might be Muktzah every Shabbos of the year. Most Poskim[3] however rule that the Megillah is definitely not Muktzah on the regular Shabbosim of the year and […]
