Receiving Support Before Passover

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Question

I am an avrech who earns a decent living on a daily basis, I don't have too much. At this time, I received a lot of money (allowances from national insurance), but these supports are only temporary. The question is whether I am allowed to receive support from organizations that support families of Bnei Torah for Passover, etc. Usually, there is no one to ask in the various organizations what the exact definition is. Currently, I have more than two hundred zuz, but since I must save this money for my children's weddings, etc., it may be permissible for me to receive.

Answer

Hello 

The situation is not determined by a temporary bank balance, but by the permanent form of life. 

The definition of support from organizations is not necessarily according to the definition of 'poor' for receiving charity, but according to clear criteria that each organization and fund sets. For example: a fixed monthly income, or the number of children, etc. 

Therefore, there is no concern in submitting an application according to the fund's conditions, even if you currently have a balance in the bank. 

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