Does the one-third spending principle apply to time-limited mitzvot when one lacks resources?
Synopsis
When someone lacks an etrog or is facing a time-limited mitzvah and has limited resources, opinions differ on how much money (one-fifth or one-third) they must allocate to the mitzvah.
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