Charity from a Non-Jew
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Question
Hello, is it permissible to accept charity from a non-Jew?
Answer
Hello,
A. Publicly it is forbidden, but privately it is permitted. If it cannot be done through a Jew, it is possible to accept from a non-Jew even publicly.
B.
For the purpose of building a synagogue and a study hall, it is permitted to accept from a non-Jew even publicly. However, some refrain from taking money from a non-Jew for the synagogue so that the entire construction is in holiness.
Source
Shulchan Aruch
Yoreh De'ah, Siman 254, Se'if 1, Rema there Se'if 2 and Siman 259 Se'if 4, and in Shach Siman 254 Se'if Katan 4.
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