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Redeeming Captives with Tithes

Question

Can one use tithe money to redeem captives, and is it considered as if he redeemed them?

Answer

One can give from tithes, and it is considered as if he redeemed them.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 249

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