Matanot L’Evyonim: Gifts to the Poor

Matanot L’Evyonim: Gifts to the Poor

From the Zdaka Center in Israel, this thorough article introduces the commandment to give gifts to the poor on Purim, including the roots and significance of the mitzvah, and when, how, to whom it and how much needs to be given in order to fulfill the halachic requirements.