Charity from an Apostate

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Question

Hello, is it permissible to accept charity from an apostate?

Answer

It is permissible. However, regarding the synagogue, the poskim are divided on whether it is permissible to accept from him.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 254:1 and see Rema, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 254:2 and Shach there, Sif-Katan 5.

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