Highlighted entries are Halachah-related
MITZVOS OF THE DAY
Why did Chazal institute specifically these Mitzvos on Purim?
Why is no Berachah recited upon performing these Mitzvos?
If one is unable to read or hear the Megilah (and recite Shehecheyanu on it), should Shehecheyanu be recited when performing the other Mitzvos of the day, such as Mishloach Manos? Can it be recited over the day of Purim itself?
1. Discussion for Megilah 7:5, follow-up in second reply
2. Yosef Da'as to Megilah 5:p9, ד"ה מי שלא בירך
Are women obligated in Mishloach Manos and Matanos La'Evyonim? Is a married woman obligated to give independently of her husband?
1. Yosef Da'as to Megilah 4:p2, ד"ה יש מביאים
Can one send Mishloach Manos or Matanos La'Evyonim in advance of Purim day, and fulfill the Mitzvah?
MISHLOACH MANOS
Can one of the two portions in Mishloach Manos be a drink, or must they be food? Must both portions be sent simultaneously? Can both be the same type of food? What can be derived from the way the Amora'im in the Gemara fulfilled Mishloach Manos?
Must one use a messenger to deliver the "Mishloach"? Can the messenger be a child?
1. Yosef Da'as to Megilah 7:p6, ד and ה
May an adult fulfill Mishloach Manos by sending to a minor? What about Matanos La'Evyonim?
In what circumstances should a man not send Mishloach Manos to a woman?
May one send Mishloach Manos to a recipient who is in the 12 months of mourning for a parent? What would be an exception to this rule?
MATANOS LA'EVYONIM
What are criteria that qualify a person as an "Evyon," eligible to receive Matanos La'Evyonim?
What amount should be given for Matanos La'Evyonim? Is it better to spend more on Matanos La'Evyonim, or on Mishloach Manos and the Seudah?
What are the guidelines for the distribution of funds collected for Matanos La'Evyonim - and for their use by the Evyonim?
