Taking from the Synagogue Fund for Gabbaim
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Question
Hello and blessings! I am a gabbai of a synagogue - I wanted to ask what things am I allowed to take from the synagogue fund as a gabbai? Is it permissible for me to buy a gift for the gabbaim in honor of the holidays for all their dedicated work during the 'Month of the Mighty'? Is it permissible for me to buy a gift for the wives of the gabbaim who allow their husbands to work hours upon hours in the synagogue? Is it permissible for the gabbaim to go on a trip to relax and unwind at the expense of the synagogue fund so that they have the strength and motivation to continue working in the synagogue? Is it permissible for the gabbaim to receive a monthly salary from the synagogue? Thank you in advance.
Answer
Hello and blessings
The answer of our teacher, the Gaon, Rabbi A. Fried, shlita:
It is permissible to take anything that is understood to be necessary for the synagogue.