Obligation of a Poor Person in Maaser Kesafim
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Question
Hello, is a poor person obligated to give Maaser Kesafim?
Answer
Hello,
A poor person is exempt. However, if he has money left over each month after covering his necessary expenses, he is obligated to give Maaser. (If he received money for a specific purpose and is not permitted to use it for anything else, he does not need to give Maaser from it).
Source
Rema, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 251, Se'if 3. See also Gittin, page 7: and Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 248, Se'if 1. Explained in detail in the Azmera Leshimcha journal, issue 157.