Hilchot Purim - Matanot Le'evyonim

What are Matanot Le'evyonim? (Se'if Gimmel)

• Money to the poor.

• Money to your friends.

• Gifts of food to your friends.

• Gifts to the poor (money or other).

How many people do you give Matanot Le'evyonim to? (Se'if Gimmel)

• At least 2 people, and whoever holds out their hand to you.

• 2 people only.

• 1 person.

Select which of the following is an appropriate option for Matanot Le'evyonim: (Se'if Gimmel)

• Donations of money

• Donations of clothing

• Donations of house supplies

• All of the above - anything a poor person might need

Do you have to give Matanot Le'evyonim if you are poor? (Se'if Gimmel)

• No, you should be the receiver of Matanot Le'evyonim.

• Yes.

• Yes, but only to 1 person not 2.

• No, but you should volunteer at a non-profit organisation.

What should you do if you live in a very wealthy community? (Se'if Gimmel)

• A. Send Matanot Le'evyonim to poor people not in your community.

• B. Wait till you have the opportunity to meet a poor person, and then give them.

• Give to a wealthy person.

• A or B.

Are women required to give Matanot Le'evyonim? (Se'if Daled)

• Yes, but they should only give to women.

• Yes, and they can give to anyone, man or woman.

• No, it is a time-bound Mitzvah.

• No, because they are pre-occupied with preparing the Se'udah.

Can you give Matanot Le'evyonim to an Avel (someone in mourning)? (Se'if Zayin)

• No, an Avel is not allowed to accept money.

• No, he is not allowed to be happy.

• Yes, and you should try send something to cheer him up.

• Yes, as long as it is not something which will make him happy.

Is an Avel (someone in mourning) obligated to give Matanot Le'evyonim?

• No, he is exempt from all Mitzvot of Purim.

• No, an Avel is never allowed to give Tzedakah.

• Yes, but he should not send something that generates happiness.

• Yes, he should focus on sending something that is very cheerful.