Investments from Maaser Funds for Child's Wedding

For what purpose

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Question

Hello, There is a ruling by rabbis that it is permissible to allocate from maaser funds for the central gemach for children's weddings. I want to save for the children in an investment path called S&P500. Can I also allocate from maaser funds? Thank you very much and may you merit mitzvot.

Answer

Hello

According to the instructions of the Gaon, Rabbi A. Fried, shlita

maaser funds should not be used for investments, even if intended for children's weddings

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According to the instructions of the Gaon, Rabbi A. Fried, shlita

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