Purim: Gifts for the Poor: Matanot LaEvyonim
One of the four special mitzvot to observe on the day of Purim is giving gifts to the poor. Why is this practice termed "gifts" (matanot) to the poor and not "charity" (tzedakah) as we might expect?
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Anonymous
Glendale Ca
February 24, 2015
Thanks, Rabbi, for helping me understand the reason for our joy on Purim and the meaning of cursed be and blessed be... I will be able to more fully enter into the joy of the day. Reply
Purim Mitzvahs For those of us in rural areas, it would be useful to have a way to donate money for food and for the poor. Perhaps a link on Chabad.org.