For the Ilui Neshama of Avraham ben Ester ZT’L. Lehavdeel
For the Refua Shlema of Chai Yaakov ben Margalit shlit’a.
Translated from Mekor Chaim Kitzur Shulchan Aruch:
1. When Beit HaMikdash was built and running everyone from
the Holy Camp of Israel was commanded from the Torah to bring Machatzit HaShekel (Half-Coin Donation).
Today we also have the custom to bring this Machatzit HaShekel before Purim, to
remember the Half-Coin they used to bring on Adar thousands of years ago, Zecher Machatzit HaShekel. One should
not delay this Mitzvah anytime after Purim for it is a serious Mitzvah where
one should donate this amount before Purim.
2. From the age of twenty and above one is obligated to
donate the Machatzit HaShekel,
however there are those who donate beginning at age 13 and there are even those
who have their young children give as well. Today we have the custom that
children under 13 should give, even a pregnant woman and the fetus. Whoever
cannot financially pay this out should give the correct amount if they are
twenty or older and should give something for those who are younger. It is
proper and most correct to give this money to places that fund Limud Torah
(learning).
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