Purchasing Books for the Yeshiva from Maaser | Tzedaka and maaser purposes | Ask the Rabbi - SHEILOT.COM

Purchasing Books for the Yeshiva from Maaser

Question

Is it permissible to purchase books for the yeshiva's library from maaser funds?

Answer

Permissible.

Source

The custom follows the Taz and Shach in Yoreh De'ah 249, which allows the use of maaser funds for any mitzvah, even if it is not obligatory

Comments

Have an additional question on this topic or need clarification? Leave your comment below. (Please note that the comment will not be published but will be sent directly to the answering Rabbi for review and a private response)

Please sign up or log in to submit your comment

Become our patrners in supporting and spreading the Torah

Help us answer more questions faster and better
Join the mission

More questions in this category

Tzedaka and maaser purposes
Using Tithes for Personal Study
Tzedaka and maaser purposes
Partners, Giving Tithes to Each Other
Tzedaka and maaser purposes
Vacationing with Maaser Funds