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Mishloach Manos

  • - Halacha Articles, Mishloach Manos, Tevilas Keilim

Article: Status of a Pre-Toiveled Gift

  I received a beautiful glass platter piled with gourmet chocolates as a Mishloach Manos gift from a dear student (with a note that she had toiveled it). Just before Pesach, my family polished…

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  • Mishloach Manos
  • או"ח תרצה

What’s the minimum Shiur of a drink for Mishloach Manos?

  Question: I read that L'chatchila Mishloach Manos should be a Kezayis for each object. What's the minimum for a drink?   Answer: A revi'is.   Sources: כבכ״מ ששיעור משקה…

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  • Mishloach Manos, Purim, Spending Ma'aser
  • ספרי הקיצורים

May I use Maaser to buy Mishloach Manos to give my students?

  One is obligated to send two Manos to at least one person. This obligation cannot be fulfilled with money from maiser. The same applies if there is a cultural,…

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  • Mishloach Manos, Purim
  • health, או"ח תרצה, או"ח תרצו

משלוח מנות בפיצוחים וחטיפים

  שאלה: ראיתי לאחד מחכמי הזמן שליט״א שבדבר שאינו נאכל למטרת אכילה להשקיט רעבון או בריאות אלא אכילה בעלמא כגון אכילת חטיפים וכיו״ב אין יוצא בזה ידי משלוח מנות. האם…

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  • - עברית, Mishloach Manos, Purim
  • או"ח תרצו

האם מותר ליתן משלוח מנות בכסף?

  שאלה: האם מותר ליתן משלוח מנות בכסף? אמנם ידוע שצריך מין מאכל דוקא, אבל ראיתי במשנה ברורה סימן תרצו ס״ק יח שכתב בנוגע לאבל: אבן כל דבר שמחה לא…

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  • Mishloach Manos, Purim

Can an elderly couple fulfill their obligation of Mishloach Manos by exchanging plates at mealtime, even though the custom is not to give to the other gender?

  No, they would not fulfill the Mitzvah of Mishloach Manos by doing so.   Explanation: Generally speaking, men and women should not give Mishloach Manos to someone from the…

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  • Mishloach Manos, Purim
  • seltzer, water

Does water, seltzer or flavored seltzer count as a food item in Mishloach Manos?

  Plain water  - no. Seltzer and certainly flavored seltzer - yes.   Sources: בנוגע למים - צ״ע לומר שאפשר לצאת בו, שאינו בכלל מזון, ואין מערבין ומשתתפין בהן (וראה…

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  • - עברית, Mishloach Manos, Purim
  • או"ח תרצה

האם המקבל משלוח מנות צריך לידע מי הוא השולח?

  שאלה: אחד שלח משלוח מנות לחבירו משלוח מנות שקיבל מאדם אחר, והיה השם של האחר עוד על המשלוח מנות ושכח להסירו, וכשבא ליתנו לחבירו לא היה בבית והניחו על…

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  • Mishloach Manos

Does a salad with multiple cut up vegetables count as two Manos?

  No.   Sources: כיון שנאכלים בתערובת כאחד. ולא שנא מדג וביצה שעליו - ראה באה״ט תרצה, ז. ערוה״ש שם יז. כה״ח שם מד. הליכות שלמה פורים ע׳ שלו. חזו״ע…

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  • Mishloach Manos, Mivtzoyim, Women

How do we give women on Mivtzoim the opportunity to fulfil the Mitzvah of Mishloach Manos?

  Men or women should not give Mishloach Manos to someone from the opposite gender. You may give them Mishloach Manos on behalf of an organization and instruct them to…

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  • Mishloach Manos, Purim

Can I order Mishloach Manos online before Purim and have it delivered by a Goy?

  If he is going to deliver it on Purim day, yes. ראה שו"ת יהודה יעלה או"ח רז. חי' חת"ס גיטין כב, א. ועוד. However, if it will be shipped…

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  • Mishloach Manos, Purim

When sending Mishloach Manos, does the Mekabel need to receive it in his hand or can I leave it on his doorstep etc.?

  It is OK to leave it at the doorstep, but one must be sure that they are getting it on the day of Purim. ראה ערוך השולחן סימן תרצ”ה סעיף ט”ז.…

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  • Mishloach Manos, Purim

When sending Mishloach Manos through a Shliach:

  Do I need to hand the Mishloach Manos package to the Shliach or can I ask the Shliach to pick up something from the store for me and the…

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  • Mishloach Manos, Purim, או"ח תרצה

If I send Mishloach Manos to a child (under Bar/Bas Mitzva), do I fulfill my obligation?

  No, one doesn’t fulfill their obligation by giving to a child under Bar or Bas Mitzva.   Sources: מאורי אור (עוד למועד - קל, א). בית עובד (עז, א).…

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  • Candy

Candy for Mishloach Manos?

  Question: In Igros Kodesh (Vol. 20 page 177) the Rebbe brings candy as an example for Mishloach Manos. My question is, doesn't the מנה need to be a כזית?…

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  • Mishloach Manos, Purim, Stam Yeinom - Wine
  • non mevushal wine, מעשה רב

Is it problematic to include a non-Mevushal wine in a Mishloach Manos gifted to a non-frum Yid?

  It will likely be consumed by that yid and his non-Jewish family.   Answer: Lechatchilah it would be best to give only foods and drinks that won't create problems…

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  • Mishloach Manos, Purim, Wedding

Can a Chosson send Mishloach Manos to the Kallah?

  Also, can they directly pass items purchased for each other?   Answer: It’s permitted to pass items to each other, if not done with the intention of gazing at…

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  • Mishloach Manos, Purim

Can Mishloach Manos be two types of fruit, Like an apple and a pear?

  Yes.     #3130    

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  • Mishloach Manos, Purim

האם יש מינימום שיעור למשלוח מנות?

  שאלה: האם צריך לכתחילה לחומרא להיות שני דברים של כזית במשלוח מנות, או שכל המשלוח מנות יהי' כזית או כביצה, או שאפשר אולי לשים 3 דברים שיחד יהיו כב'…

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