This sugya discusses the topic of Maos Chittim – the practice of collecting funds before Pesach to help the poor afford food (and other essentials) for Yomtov. The Talmud Yerushalmi considers this a form of a communal tax to which all are obligated to contribute. Indeed, the Rama begins his commentary on Hilchos Pesach with this vital obligation.
This booklet discusses:
- How is this collection different from other tzedakah collections?
- Is it a minhag or a tax?
- Why only for Pesach?
- How did this takanah evolve over time - from providing wheat (maos chittim) to flour (kimcha d’pischa) to money?
- Who is eligible to receive and who is obligated to give?
- Can one use ma'aser money for this collection?
- Is it strictly for matzah or does it include all Yomtov related needs?
| Booklet Details | |
| Pages | 54 |
| Published | 5785 |
| Series | Mitzvas Tzedaka |
מצות צדקה ח'-מעות חטים לפסח
- Product Code: 291
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