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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