Hilchot Purim - Mishloach Manot

What are Mishloach Manot? (Se'if Alef)

• Gifts given on Purim

• Gifts of food given on Purim

• Tzedakah given on Purim

• The festive Purim meal

How many people do you have to give Mishloach Manot to? (Se'if Alef)

• 2

• 1

• 2, and the more you give the better

• 1, and the more you give the better

How much food do you have to give in your Mishloach Manot? (Se'if Alef)

• 1 type of food.

• 2 different types of food.

• Enough for all members of the family to enjoy.

• According to what you can afford.

Of all the Mitzvot of Purim, which should you spend the most money on? (Se'if Alef)

• Matanot Le'evyonim - Money to the poor.

• Mishloach Manot - gifts of food.

• You should allot equal money to all 4 mitzot of Purim.

• Se'udat Purim so you can have many guests.

What should you put in your Mishloach Manot? (Se'if Bet)

• Healthy food such as meat or fish.

• Sweets because we want people to be happy on Purim.

• Food that is ready to be eaten immediately (not raw).

• Only food and items which strictly tie in to your costume theme.

Are women obligated to give Mishloach Manot? (Se'if Daled)

• No, as it is a time-bound Mitzvah

• Yes, they should give to whoever they want.

• Yes, they should give to other women.

• No,but it is a minhag for them.

Is an Avel (someone in mourning) required to send Mishloach Manot? (Se'if Zayin)

• Yes, but he should send something does not generate happiness.

• No, because he is not allowed to be happy.

• Yes, because it will comfort him.

• No, but he can give Matanot Le'evyonim.

Are you allowed to GIVE Mishloach Manot to an Avel (someone in mourning)? (Se'if Zayin)

• Only if he has finished sitting shiva.

• Only if the food you give will not make him too happy.

• No.