Can matanot laevyonim be changed or redirected to other charitable purposes if circumstances change?
Synopsis
Money collected specifically for matanot laevyonim (Purim gifts to the poor) cannot be redirected to other charities by collectors, though the poor recipients retain full discretion over their gifts.
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