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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
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
No! This year it is only read on Friday in the entire world, including Jerusalem.
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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