Living the halachic process

A series of responsa books written by the rabbis of the Institute for scholars and rabbis from around the world in all areas of Halacha.

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    • Tzedaka (Charity)
    • Rabbi Daniel Mann
    מציג 1-9 מ-9 תוצאות

    Pressuring a business to contribute

    Let us first assume that, in effect, the parents are compelling businesses to give the donations. In theory,...
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    Giving ma’aser money in a friend’s name

    This is a fascinating question that we have not found addressed explicitly in halachic literature. There is a...
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    Adoption – which child has precedence?

    Adopting a child is a great mitzva of chesed toward the adopted child, whether or not it also...
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    Spending tzedaka money to visit the sick

    We will begin with some background information on the uses of ma’aser kesafim before showing how this case...
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    Various ma’aser kesafim (tzedaka) issues

    You ask one question but raise others indirectly. We will try to touch upon all of the issues....
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    Which Donations Do Not Count Toward Ma’aser Kesafim?

    The rule is that one is not allowed to kill two birds with one stone with tzedaka. In...
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    Questions from a Gabbai Tzedaka

    Indeed, a gabbai tzedaka deserves much credit even if for all the complications that arise. We will deal...
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    Guidelines for Distributing Tzedaka

    Different classical sources advance different arguments that relate to the serious question you raise. One can apply the...
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    Making Change From a Tzedaka Box

    The gemara says: “: ‘This coin shall go to tzedaka’ – before it reaches the gabbai’s...
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