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Questions tagged [maaser-tithes]

tithes, percentages of new crops, animal births, and income, given to paupers or to levites or consumed in Jerusalem. Includes the current practice to "tithe" ones income and donate it to charity.

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Eating Bought Tevel is Only an Issur D'Rabbanan?

I have a foundational question about tevel. It says in Bava Metzia 88b that consumption of purchased tevel is not forbidden Bibically, but rather only Rabbinically. It seems all the major rishonim agree. For instance, Rambam writes in Hilchos…
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Calculating Maaser Kesafim and living expenses

When calculating one's maaser kesafim obligation the mainstream position seems to be that the maaser should be taken from one's net income representing gross income minus statutory deductions and a few limited other, example. There is a minority…
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Can I use maaser to buy myself (kosher) books and clothes?

Similiar to this question: Can one use Maaser to pay a Mohel? Would books and tznius clothes be okay? While shabbos candles, hanukah menorah, or other commanded mitzvot are not? Could I buy some books for my shul, and buy some books for myself as…
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Giving maaser on bad money

If someone takes money that doesn’t belong to him, is he still obligated to give maaser on this stolen money?
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What counts as a 'loss', when calculating maaser kesafim?

Would a very necessary, but now broken, piece of office equipment qualify to be counted as a 'loss'. The value being subtracted from the business income subject to Ma'aser Kesafim? If allowed, what value should be use for the calculations? The cost…
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How does one perform maaser rishon and maaser sheni and when is it required

I am aware that the first and second tithe must be performed on the fruits of Israel. What is the procedure for this and when is it required outside of the land of Israel?
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Am I obligated to give maaser if

I was/am going through financial hardships and I promised Hashem that I will give maaser on any and all income that I receive, because it is a required mitzva. I have been keeping my word. My daughter receives disability of $733 and as soon as it…
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