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Purim Feast Details

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Must the Purim feast (seudah) be eaten during the day, or is eating it at night sufficient?

2 opinions

Is one obligated to become intoxicated on Purim, and to what degree?

5 opinions across 2 eras

Must one fast on Purim, or is fasting forbidden?

2 opinions across 2 eras

When should the Purim feast be held during the day?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Timing During Day

Should one eat seeds (zeronim) on Purim as a remembrance?

2 opinions across 2 eras

Is one obligated to study Torah before the Purim meal?

1 opinions

Is there an obligation to celebrate and eat on both the 14th and 15th of Adar for Purim?

1 opinions

If damage is caused to another person during Purim celebration, is the one who caused it liable to pay restitution?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Does the Purim feast count as a substantial meal if one is in mourning or other circumstances preclude a full meal?

2 opinions across 2 eras

Meal Requirements

Should one say 'Al HaNisim' in the Grace After Meals (Birkat HaMazon) on Purim?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Grace After Meals

Is one obligated to send portions (mishloach manot) to at least one fellow on Purim?

2 opinions across 2 eras

What types of foods may be used to fulfill the mitzvah of sending portions (mishloach manot)?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Must the two portions sent as mishloach manot be different types of food, or can they be two portions of the same food?

1 opinions

Must the portions be substantial, or can minimal amounts suffice?

1 opinions

When must mishloach manot be sent — during the day or at night?

3 opinions across 2 eras

What if the recipient refuses to accept the portions sent, or forgives the sender — is the obligation fulfilled?

2 opinions across 2 eras

Are women obligated in the mitzvah of sending portions to friends (mishloach manot)?

3 opinions across 2 eras