The Poor of Your City and Matanot LaEvyonim
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Question
Does the rule “the poor of your city come first” apply to Matanot LaEvyonim (gifts to the poor)?
Answer
Shalom and blessings
As with all tzedakah, one should give precedence to the poor of one’s own city also in Matanot LaEvyonim.
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