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	#Mishloach Manot should be given during the day of [[purim]] and not the night. <ref>Darkei Moshe 695:7 quotes Mahari Brin (based on the Rosh Megilah 1:6) who says that there’s only an obligation of Mishloach Manot during the day. The Rama codifies this in 695:4. Mishna Brurah 695:22 writes that only one must be given during the day, however, if one wants to give more Mishloach Manot one may give them at night. Rav Ovadyah in Chazon Ovadyah (pg 140) and Yalkut Yosef 695:4(2) holds like the Rama. </ref>		#Mishloach Manot should be given during the day of [[purim]] and not the night. <ref>Darkei Moshe 695:7 quotes Mahari Brin (based on the Rosh Megilah 1:6) who says that there’s only an obligation of Mishloach Manot during the day. The Rama codifies this in 695:4. Mishna Brurah 695:22 writes that only one must be given during the day, however, if one wants to give more Mishloach Manot one may give them at night. Rav Ovadyah in Chazon Ovadyah (pg 140) and Yalkut Yosef 695:4(2) holds like the Rama. </ref>
	#It is preferable to give it before eating the [[Seudat Purim]]. <ref>Rav Shlomo Zalman (Halichot Shlomo 19:9) writes that one shouldn’t eat before fulfilling Mishloach Manot because it is like other mitzvot which one may not eat before fulfilling. Moadim UZmanim 2:186 agrees. However, Chazon Ovadyah (pg 135) writes that the implication of the Rambam and S”A who mention [[Seudat Purim]] before Mishloach Manot is that it is permitted to eat before Mishloach Manot. He adds that it is proper to give it before the meal. Tzitz Eliezer 15:32(15), Az Nidbaru 6:65, and Mishna Halachot 6:122, 7:92 agree. </ref>		#It is preferable to give it before eating the [[Seudat Purim]]. <ref>Rav Shlomo Zalman (Halichot Shlomo 19:9) writes that one shouldn’t eat before fulfilling Mishloach Manot because it is like other mitzvot which one may not eat before fulfilling. Moadim UZmanim 2:186 agrees. However, Chazon Ovadyah (pg 135) writes that the implication of the Rambam and S”A who mention [[Seudat Purim]] before Mishloach Manot is that it is permitted to eat before Mishloach Manot. He adds that it is proper to give it before the meal. Tzitz Eliezer 15:32(15), Az Nidbaru 6:65, and Mishna Halachot 6:122, 7:92 agree. </ref>
	#One should ensure that the recipient notices that he received it before sunset. <ref>Aruch HaShulchan 695:16 writes that if the recipient doesn’t return home during the day and doesn’t know about it, even if his family accepts it for him, the giver doesn’t fulfill his obligation. Yalkut Yosef 695:4(28) agrees. However, Moadei Yeshurun (pg 59) quotes Rav Moshe Feinstein as saying that if a woman accepted Mishloach Manot on her husband’s behalf, the giver fulfills his obligation, even if he didn’t know about it on Purim </ref>		#One should ensure that the recipient notices that he received it before sunset. <ref>Aruch HaShulchan 695:16 writes that if the recipient doesn’t return home during the day and doesn’t know about it, even if his family accepts it for him, the giver doesn’t fulfill his obligation. Yalkut Yosef 695:4(28) agrees. However, Moadei Yeshurun (pg 59) quotes Rav Moshe Feinstein as saying that if a woman accepted Mishloach Manot on her husband’s behalf, the giver fulfills his obligation, even if he didn’t know about it on Purim </ref>
			#If a person sends mishloach manot before Purim and it arrives on Purim there is a question if he fulfilled his mitzvah.<ref>Aruch Hashulchan 695:17 writes that a person doesn't fulfill the mitzvah in this case that it was sent from before purim and arrived on purim. However, BShaar Hamelech p. 73 (citing Mishneh Halachot 6:123, 7:95) argues that a person can fulfill his mitzvah that way. </ref> Some say that if you send mishloach manot and they arrive before Purim you can fulfill the mitzvah by stating that the receipt should accept the gift on Purim.<ref>BShaar Hamelech p. 73 (citing Mishneh Halachot 6:123, 7:95) argues that a person can fulfill his mitzvah that way.</ref>

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Who is obligated?

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	#Women are obligated to fulfill Mishloach Manot.<ref>Rama 695:4 writes that women are obligated in Mishloach Manot ~~against the Pri [[Chadash]] (end of 695)~~. The Pri Megadim (695 ~~A”A~~ 14), Aruch HaShulchan 695:18, Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 142:4, Ben Ish Chai (Parshat Titsaveh #17), Chaye Adam (Vol 3 155:33), Kaf HaChaim 695:53, Mishna Brurah 695:25, and Chazon Ovadyah (pg 140) all hold like the Rama. </ref> However, if she’s married she may fulfill her obligation if her husband sends ~~more than one~~.<ref>Magen Avraham 695:14 writes some women rely on their husband to send Mishloach Manot for them, however, he concludes that women should be strict and fulfill the mitzvah themselves. The Magen Avraham is quoted by the achronim including Chaye Adam (Moadim 155:33), Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 142:4, Mishna Brurah 695:25, and Kaf Hachaim 695:53. Rav Shlomo Zalman (Halichot Shlomo ch. 19 fnt. 27) writes that Magen Avraham means that they should be strict to send for her specifically, that is, to tell her that it is her mishloach manot and the recipient should know that it is from her. Rav Shlomo Zalman explains that Magen Avraham does not mean that she needs to own the Mishloach Manot herself. Kaf Hachaim implies that she needs to own it herself or at least send it herself and not have her husband do it for her. </ref>		#Women are obligated to fulfill Mishloach Manot.<ref>Rama 695:4 writes that women are obligated in Mishloach Manot. The Biur Hagra 695:4, Pri Megadim (695 E”A 14), Aruch HaShulchan 695:18, Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 142:4, Ben Ish Chai (Parshat Titsaveh #17), Chaye Adam (Vol 3 155:33), Kaf HaChaim 695:53, Mishna Brurah 695:25, and Chazon Ovadyah (pg 140) all hold like the Rama. However, Maharikash 695 and Pri Chadash (end of 695) disagree and hold that women are not obligated in Mishloach Manot. </ref> However, if she’s married she may fulfill her obligation if her husband sends specifically for her.<ref>Magen Avraham 695:14 writes some women rely on their husband to send Mishloach Manot for them, however, he concludes that women should be strict and fulfill the mitzvah themselves. The Magen Avraham is quoted by the achronim including Eliya Rabba 695:13, Chaye Adam (Moadim 155:33), Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 142:4, Mishna Brurah 695:25, Aruch Hashulchan 695:18, and Kaf Hachaim 695:53. Rav Shlomo Zalman (Halichot Shlomo ch. 19 fnt. 27) writes that Magen Avraham means that they should be strict to send for her specifically, that is, to tell her that it is her mishloach manot and the recipient should know that it is from her. Rav Shlomo Zalman explains that Magen Avraham does not mean that she needs to own the Mishloach Manot herself. Kaf Hachaim implies that she needs to own it herself or at least send it herself and not have her husband do it for her. Also, Rav Elyashiv (cited by Dirshu 695:58) held that the wife should own it herself. </ref>
	#If partners or a community send Mishloach Manot together, some poskim hold that each partner must contribute the value of two portions, whereas other authorities hold that even if altogether the Mishloach Manot is complete, each person fulfilled their obligation.<ref>Halichot Baytah 24:25 (also quoted in Halichot Shlomo 19:15 and 19:17 pg 337-8) in name of Rav Shlomo Auerbach writes that a women can fulfill her obligation by a joint gift with her husband to someone else if there’s a contribution of 2 Manot per person, whereas Chazon Ovadyah (pg 137-8) writes that it’s sufficient if altogether there’s a proper Mishloach Manot. </ref>		#If partners or a community send Mishloach Manot together, some poskim hold that each partner must contribute the value of two portions, whereas other authorities hold that even if altogether the Mishloach Manot is complete, each person fulfilled their obligation.<ref>Halichot Baytah 24:25 (also quoted in Halichot Shlomo 19:15 and 19:17 pg 337-8) in name of Rav Shlomo Auerbach writes that a women can fulfill her obligation by a joint gift with her husband to someone else if there’s a contribution of 2 Manot per person, whereas Chazon Ovadyah (pg 137-8) writes that it’s sufficient if altogether there’s a proper Mishloach Manot. </ref>
	#If a Mishloach Manot is addressed to a group of people, such as a family, one should make sure that there’s two separate foods per person of the group.<ref>Halichot Shlomo 19:15 </ref>		#If a Mishloach Manot is addressed to a group of people, such as a family, one should make sure that there’s two separate foods per person of the group.<ref>Halichot Shlomo 19:15 </ref>

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	#Women are obligated to fulfill Mishloach Manot. <ref>Rama 695:4 writes that women are obligated in Mishloach Manot against the Pri [[Chadash]] (end of 695). The Pri Megadim (695 A”A 14), Aruch HaShulchan 695:18, Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 142:4, Ben Ish Chai (Parshat Titsaveh #17), Chaye Adam (Vol 3 155:33), Kaf HaChaim 695:53, Mishna Brurah 695:25, and Chazon Ovadyah (pg 140) all hold like the Rama. </ref> However, if she’s married she may fulfill her obligation if her husband sends more than one. <ref>Magen Avraham 695:14 writes some women rely on their husband to send Mishloach Manot for them however he concludes that women should be strict and fulfill the mitzvah themselves. The Magen Avraham is quoted by the achronim including Chaye Adam (Moadim 155:33), Kitzur ~~S”A~~ 142:4, Mishna Brurah 695:25 </ref>		#Women are obligated to fulfill Mishloach Manot.<ref>Rama 695:4 writes that women are obligated in Mishloach Manot against the Pri [[Chadash]] (end of 695). The Pri Megadim (695 A”A 14), Aruch HaShulchan 695:18, Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 142:4, Ben Ish Chai (Parshat Titsaveh #17), Chaye Adam (Vol 3 155:33), Kaf HaChaim 695:53, Mishna Brurah 695:25, and Chazon Ovadyah (pg 140) all hold like the Rama. </ref> However, if she’s married she may fulfill her obligation if her husband sends more than one.<ref>Magen Avraham 695:14 writes some women rely on their husband to send Mishloach Manot for them, however, he concludes that women should be strict and fulfill the mitzvah themselves. The Magen Avraham is quoted by the achronim including Chaye Adam (Moadim 155:33), Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 142:4, Mishna Brurah 695:25, and Kaf Hachaim 695:53. Rav Shlomo Zalman (Halichot Shlomo ch. 19 fnt. 27) writes that Magen Avraham means that they should be strict to send for her specifically, that is, to tell her that it is her mishloach manot and the recipient should know that it is from her. Rav Shlomo Zalman explains that Magen Avraham does not mean that she needs to own the Mishloach Manot herself. Kaf Hachaim implies that she needs to own it herself or at least send it herself and not have her husband do it for her. </ref>
	#If partners or a community send Mishloach Manot together, some ~~say~~ that each partner must contribute the value of 2 portions, whereas ~~others~~ hold that even if altogether the Mishloach Manot is complete, each person fulfilled their obligation. <ref>Halichot Baytah 24:25 (also quoted in Halichot Shlomo 19:15 and 19:17 pg 337-8) in name of Rav Shlomo Auerbach writes that a women can fulfill her obligation by a joint gift with her husband to someone else if there’s a contribution of 2 Manot per person, whereas Chazon Ovadyah (pg 137-8) writes that it’s sufficient if altogether there’s a proper Mishloach Manot. </ref>		#If partners or a community send Mishloach Manot together, some poskim hold that each partner must contribute the value of two portions, whereas other authorities hold that even if altogether the Mishloach Manot is complete, each person fulfilled their obligation.<ref>Halichot Baytah 24:25 (also quoted in Halichot Shlomo 19:15 and 19:17 pg 337-8) in name of Rav Shlomo Auerbach writes that a women can fulfill her obligation by a joint gift with her husband to someone else if there’s a contribution of 2 Manot per person, whereas Chazon Ovadyah (pg 137-8) writes that it’s sufficient if altogether there’s a proper Mishloach Manot. </ref>
	#If a Mishloach Manot is addressed to a group of people such as a family one should make sure that there’s 2 separate foods per person of the group. <ref>Halichot Shlomo 19:15 </ref>		#If a Mishloach Manot is addressed to a group of people, such as a family, one should make sure that there’s two separate foods per person of the group.<ref>Halichot Shlomo 19:15 </ref>
	#A Yeshiva student who receives a portion of food in the cafeteria can fulfill Mishloach Manot by giving it to a friend.<ref>Halichot Shlomo 19:16 </ref>		#A Yeshiva student who receives a portion of food in the cafeteria can fulfill Mishloach Manot by giving it to a friend.<ref>Halichot Shlomo 19:16 </ref>
	#Children who have reached the age of [[chinuch]], should be taught to give Mishloach Manot.<ref>Pri Megadim 695:14 </ref>		#Children who have reached the age of [[chinuch]], should be taught to give Mishloach Manot.<ref>Pri Megadim 695:14 </ref>
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	#Some say that one doesn’t fulfill the obligation if someone who celebrate [[purim]] of the 14th sends Mishloach Manot to someone celebrating on the 15th and visa versa. <ref>Moadim UZmanim (vol 2 siman 186) </ref>		#Some say that one doesn’t fulfill the obligation if someone who celebrate [[purim]] of the 14th sends Mishloach Manot to someone celebrating on the 15th and visa versa.<ref>Moadim UZmanim (vol 2 siman 186) </ref>
	#Some poskim say that one shouldn't send mishloach manot to a child who isn't at the age of bar mitzvah. <ref>Ben Ish Chai Parashat Tetzaveh Halacha 16 and Kaf Hachaim 694:12. Aruch HaShulchan 695 on the other hand permits it </ref>		#Some poskim say that one shouldn't send mishloach manot to a child who isn't at the age of bar mitzvah. <ref>Ben Ish Chai Parashat Tetzaveh Halacha 16 and Kaf Hachaim 694:12. Aruch HaShulchan 695 on the other hand permits it </ref>

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	#If partners or a community send Mishloach Manot together, some say that each partner must contribute the value of 2 portions, whereas others hold that even if altogether the Mishloach Manot is complete, each person fulfilled their obligation. <ref>Halichot Baytah 24:25 (also quoted in Halichot Shlomo 19:15 and 19:17 pg 337-8) in name of Rav Shlomo Auerbach writes that a women can fulfill her obligation by a joint gift with her husband to someone else if there’s a contribution of 2 Manot per person, whereas Chazon Ovadyah (pg 137-8) writes that it’s sufficient if altogether there’s a proper Mishloach Manot. </ref>		#If partners or a community send Mishloach Manot together, some say that each partner must contribute the value of 2 portions, whereas others hold that even if altogether the Mishloach Manot is complete, each person fulfilled their obligation. <ref>Halichot Baytah 24:25 (also quoted in Halichot Shlomo 19:15 and 19:17 pg 337-8) in name of Rav Shlomo Auerbach writes that a women can fulfill her obligation by a joint gift with her husband to someone else if there’s a contribution of 2 Manot per person, whereas Chazon Ovadyah (pg 137-8) writes that it’s sufficient if altogether there’s a proper Mishloach Manot. </ref>
	#If a Mishloach Manot is addressed to a group of people such as a family one should make sure that there’s 2 separate foods per person of the group. <ref>Halichot Shlomo 19:15 </ref>		#If a Mishloach Manot is addressed to a group of people such as a family one should make sure that there’s 2 separate foods per person of the group. <ref>Halichot Shlomo 19:15 </ref>
	#A Yeshiva student who receives a portion of food in the cafeteria can fulfill Mishloach Manot by giving it to a friend. <ref>Halichot Shlomo 19:16 </ref>		#A Yeshiva student who receives a portion of food in the cafeteria can fulfill Mishloach Manot by giving it to a friend.<ref>Halichot Shlomo 19:16 </ref>
	#Children who have reached the age of [[chinuch]], should be taught to give Mishloach Manot <ref>Pri Megadim 695:14 </ref>		#Children who have reached the age of [[chinuch]], should be taught to give Mishloach Manot.<ref>Pri Megadim 695:14 </ref>
			#A boy or girl living in his parents house and does not own anything of their own is exempt from Mishloach Manot. Nonetheless, it is good if their parents can give them Mishloach Manot for them to give out.<ref>Or Letzion 4:59:4</ref>

	==To whom is the gift sent?==		==To whom is the gift sent?==

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	#Two food with two different tastes is considered two different foods. <ref>Halichot Shlomo 19:12 </ref>		#Two food with two different tastes is considered two different foods. <ref>Halichot Shlomo 19:12 </ref>
	#After fulfilling Mishloach Manot according to the halacha, one may give more even if they don’t fulfill all the stringencies of Mishlaoch Manot. <ref>Chazon Ovadyah (pg 133) writes that after one gave one Mishloach Manot, one may send more even if they don’t fulfill the strict laws of Mishloach Manot (unlike the Torat Avigdor who holds that all of the Mishloach Manot have to be according to the halacha). This seems to be supported by the Mishna Brurah 695:22. </ref>		#After fulfilling Mishloach Manot according to the halacha, one may give more even if they don’t fulfill all the stringencies of Mishlaoch Manot. <ref>Chazon Ovadyah (pg 133) writes that after one gave one Mishloach Manot, one may send more even if they don’t fulfill the strict laws of Mishloach Manot (unlike the Torat Avigdor who holds that all of the Mishloach Manot have to be according to the halacha). This seems to be supported by the Mishna Brurah 695:22. </ref>
	#Some say that it is considered two separate foods if they are placed in one container.<ref>Torah Lishma 189 writes that the different foods in a container combine into one unit based on the principle of Egged Kli (Gemara Shabbat 91b) and therefore it doesn't count as mishloach manot. Teshuvot Vehanhagot 2:346 argues that Egged Kli is only relevant to Hotzah on Shabbat.</ref>		#Some say that it is not considered two separate foods if they are placed in one container.<ref>Torah Lishma 189 writes that the different foods in a container combine into one unit based on the principle of Egged Kli (Gemara Shabbat 91b) and therefore it doesn't count as mishloach manot. Teshuvot Vehanhagot 2:346 argues that Egged Kli is only relevant to Hotzah on Shabbat.</ref>

	==What Type of Foods?==		==What Type of Foods?==

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	# If one gives Mishloach Manot through an institution and one will pay later, one fulfills the mitzvah. <ref>Halichot Shlomo 19:14 </ref>		# If one gives Mishloach Manot through an institution and one will pay later, one fulfills the mitzvah. <ref>Halichot Shlomo 19:14 </ref>
	# If one gave the Mishloach Manot and the receiver didn’t know until after [[purim]], one didn’t fulfill one’s obligation. Therefore, one should ensure that the recipient notices that he received it before sunset. <Ref> Aruch HaShulchan 695:16 writes that if the recipient doesn’t return home during the day and doesn’t know about it, even if his family accepts it for him, the giver doesn’t fulfill his obligation. Yalkut Yosef 695:4(28) agrees. 3. Moadei Yeshurun ([[Purim]] pg 59) quoting Rav Moshe disagrees with the Aruch HaShulchan. See, also, Adar VePurim (pg 158) who quotes Rav Moshe Feinstein as saying that if a woman accepted Mishloach Manot on behalf of her husband, even if he didn’t know about it on [[purim]], nonetheless, the giver fulfills his obligation. </ref>		# If one gave the Mishloach Manot and the receiver didn’t know until after [[purim]], one didn’t fulfill one’s obligation. Therefore, one should ensure that the recipient notices that he received it before sunset. <Ref> Aruch HaShulchan 695:16 writes that if the recipient doesn’t return home during the day and doesn’t know about it, even if his family accepts it for him, the giver doesn’t fulfill his obligation. Yalkut Yosef 695:4(28) agrees. 3. Moadei Yeshurun ([[Purim]] pg 59) quoting Rav Moshe disagrees with the Aruch HaShulchan. See, also, Adar VePurim (pg 158) who quotes Rav Moshe Feinstein as saying that if a woman accepted Mishloach Manot on behalf of her husband, even if he didn’t know about it on [[purim]], nonetheless, the giver fulfills his obligation. </ref>
			# It is possible for many community members to contribute to a joint mishloach manot and each one fulfills their obligation as long they each gave the amount that is enough to pay for one mishloach manot. It could be arranged before purim.<ref>[http://www.torahweb.org/torah/docs/rsch/RavSchachter-Corona-56-January-31-2021.pdf Rav Schachter (Corona teshuva #56)]</ref>

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	# Two food with two different tastes is considered two different foods. <Ref>Halichot Shlomo 19:12 </ref>		# Two food with two different tastes is considered two different foods. <Ref>Halichot Shlomo 19:12 </ref>
	# After fulfilling Mishloach Manot according to the halacha, one may give more even if they don’t fulfill all the stringencies of Mishlaoch Manot. <ref> Chazon Ovadyah (pg 133) writes that after one gave one Mishloach Manot, one may send more even if they don’t fulfill the strict laws of Mishloach Manot (unlike the Torat Avigdor who holds that all of the Mishloach Manot have to be according to the halacha). This seems to be supported by the Mishna Brurah 695:22. </ref>		# After fulfilling Mishloach Manot according to the halacha, one may give more even if they don’t fulfill all the stringencies of Mishlaoch Manot. <ref> Chazon Ovadyah (pg 133) writes that after one gave one Mishloach Manot, one may send more even if they don’t fulfill the strict laws of Mishloach Manot (unlike the Torat Avigdor who holds that all of the Mishloach Manot have to be according to the halacha). This seems to be supported by the Mishna Brurah 695:22. </ref>
			# Some say that it is considered two separate foods if they are placed in one container.<ref>Torah Lishma 189 writes that the different foods in a container combine into one unit based on the principle of Egged Kli (Gemara Shabbat 91b) and therefore it doesn't count as mishloach manot. Teshuvot Vehanhagot 2:346 argues that Egged Kli is only relevant to Hotzah on Shabbat.</ref>

	==What type of foods?==		==What type of foods?==

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	# Some say that it is considered two separate foods if they are placed in one container.<ref>Torah Lishma 189 writes that the different foods in a container combine into one unit based on the principle of Egged Kli (Gemara Shabbat 91b) and therefore it doesn't count as mishloach manot. Teshuvot Vehanhagot 2:346 argues that Egged Kli is only relevant to Hotzah on Shabbat.</ref>		# Some say that it is considered two separate foods if they are placed in one container.<ref>Torah Lishma 189 writes that the different foods in a container combine into one unit based on the principle of Egged Kli (Gemara Shabbat 91b) and therefore it doesn't count as mishloach manot. Teshuvot Vehanhagot 2:346 argues that Egged Kli is only relevant to Hotzah on Shabbat.</ref>

	==What ~~type~~ of ~~foods~~?==		==What Type of Foods?==
	# The food being sent should be cooked or ready to eat, however, some permit even if it’s raw but at least the animal has been slaughtered properly (shechita). <Ref> Maharil, Magen Avrham 795:11, Eliyah Rabba 695:8, Maaseh Rav (Siman 240), Chaye Adam 155:31, and Aruch HaShulchan 695:15 all hold that one must send a food that’s cooked and ready to eat. However, Pri [[Chadash]] 695:4 holds that it’s enough that it’s slaughtered even if it’s raw. Kodeshei David Chassan 695:4, Sh”t Shelat Yacov 61(1), Gefen Poriah (Megilah 7b), Sh”t Shevet Sofer 23, Netsiv in Emek Shelah (Siman 67:9), and Chazon Ovadyah ([[Purim]] pg 118) holds like the Pri [[Chadash]]. Mishna Brurah 695:20 brings both opinions. </ref> Canned food is considered ready to eat and is acceptable. <ref> Moadim UZmanim Volume Siman 186 </ref>		# The food being sent should be cooked or ready to eat, however, some permit even if it’s raw but at least the animal has been slaughtered properly (shechita). <Ref> Maharil, Magen Avrham 795:11, Eliyah Rabba 695:8, Maaseh Rav (Siman 240), Chaye Adam 155:31, and Aruch HaShulchan 695:15 all hold that one must send a food that’s cooked and ready to eat. However, Pri [[Chadash]] 695:4 holds that it’s enough that it’s slaughtered even if it’s raw. Kodeshei David Chassan 695:4, Sh”t Shelat Yacov 61(1), Gefen Poriah (Megilah 7b), Sh”t Shevet Sofer 23, Netsiv in Emek Shelah (Siman 67:9), and Chazon Ovadyah ([[Purim]] pg 118) holds like the Pri [[Chadash]]. Mishna Brurah 695:20 brings both opinions. </ref> Canned food is considered ready to eat and is acceptable. <ref> Moadim UZmanim Volume Siman 186 </ref>
	# Preferably, one should send Mishloach Manot that are significant according to the wealth of the giver. <ref>Sh”t Tzitz Eliezer 8:14:4, Chazon Ovadyah (pg 129) </ref>		# Preferably, one should send Mishloach Manot that are significant according to the wealth of the giver. <ref>Sh”t Tzitz Eliezer 8:14:4, Chazon Ovadyah (pg 129) </ref>
	# If the receiver of the Mishloach Manot is wealthy, it’s proper that the Mishloach Manot be according to his honor. <ref>Chaye Adam (vol 3, 155:31) quotes the Yerushalmi which implies that to fulfill one’s obligation the Mishloach Manot must be according to the honor of the receiver. However, Beiur Halacha (695 s.v. Chayav), Halichot Shlomo (pg 336), and Chazon Ovadyah (pg 129) hold that it’s only preferable. </ref>		# If the receiver of the Mishloach Manot is wealthy, it’s proper that the Mishloach Manot be according to his honor. <ref>Chaye Adam (vol 3, 155:31) quotes the Yerushalmi which implies that to fulfill one’s obligation the Mishloach Manot must be according to the honor of the receiver. However, Beiur Halacha (695 s.v. Chayav), Halichot Shlomo (pg 336), and Chazon Ovadyah (pg 129) hold that it’s only preferable. </ref>
	# Many say that each food should be something that could serve as a course in a meal. <Ref> Chazon Ovadyah (pg 129-31) ~~learns~~ from [[Megillah]] 7b that one should send enough food that could serve as a meal. Aruch HaShulchan 695:15 writes each food should be significant. Similarly, Rabbi Schachter (3/4/09 “Hilchos [[Purim]]”, min 56-8) said each food should be something that could serve as a course in a meal or one can invite a guest for a meal. </ref>		# Many say that each food should be something that could serve as a course in a meal.<Ref> Chazon Ovadyah (pg 129-31) infers from [[Megillah]] 7b that one should send enough food that could serve as a meal. He cites this from the Zera Avraham 11. Aruch HaShulchan 695:15 writes each food should be significant. Similarly, Rabbi Schachter (3/4/09 “Hilchos [[Purim]]”, min 56-8) said each food should be something that could serve as a course in a meal or one can invite a guest for a meal. </ref>
	# If one sends bread it counts as one food and only one other is required. <Ref> Chazon Ovadyah ([[Purim]] pg 128), Kaf HaChaim 695:42 </ref>		# If one sends bread it counts as one food and only one other is required.<Ref> Chazon Ovadyah ([[Purim]] pg 128), Kaf HaChaim 695:42 </ref>
	# A filled pastry only counts as one food, and another food item is required. <Ref> Chazon Ovadyah ([[Purim]] pg 128) </ref>		# A filled pastry only counts as one food, and another food item is required.<Ref> Chazon Ovadyah ([[Purim]] pg 128) </ref>
	# Deli and Sardines can be used for Mishloach Manot. <Ref> Chazon Ovadyah ([[Purim]] pg 118), however, Moadim UZmanim (Rav Moshe Shternbach, vol 2 siman 54) has a doubt regarding deli (or foods that can last more than one day). </ref>		# Deli and Sardines can be used for Mishloach Manot.<Ref> Chazon Ovadyah ([[Purim]] pg 118), however, Moadim UZmanim (Rav Moshe Shternbach, vol 2 siman 54) has a doubt regarding deli (or foods that can last more than one day). </ref>
	# If one sent food that is kosher but the receiver doesn’t hold of that hechsher, one fulfills the obligation. <ref> Sh”t Kinyan Torah 7:55 writes that one fulfills the obligation even according to the Trumat HaDeshen since he could sell it. Nishmat Avraham 695 quotes Rav Shlomo Zalman who also holds that you fulfill your obligation. Piskei Teshuvot 695:20 writes that if one sends kosher food but the receiver doesn’t eat because of a chumra one fulfills one’s obligation. </ref>		# If one sent food that is kosher but the receiver doesn’t hold of that hechsher, one fulfills the obligation. <ref> Sh”t Kinyan Torah 7:55 writes that one fulfills the obligation even according to the Trumat HaDeshen since he could sell it. Nishmat Avraham 695 quotes Rav Shlomo Zalman who also holds that you fulfill your obligation. Piskei Teshuvot 695:20 writes that if one sends kosher food but the receiver doesn’t eat because of a chumra one fulfills one’s obligation. </ref>
	# A drink counts just like a food, but some are strict to give two foods. <Ref> Trumat HaDeshen 111 writes that a drink counts just like a food. Many achronim agree including Magen Avraham 695:11, Mishna Brurah 695:20, Pri [[Chadash]] 695:4 (D”H Katuv BeTrumat), and Aruch HaShulchan 695:14. However, Chazon Ovadyah (pg 124) writes that it’s preferable to give two foods, not including drinks, because of the opinion of Rabbenu Chananel (Megilla 7b). Kovetz Halachot 17:9 says that water or seltzer would not count as one type. </ref>		# A drink counts just like a food, but some are strict to give two foods.<Ref> Trumat HaDeshen 111 writes that a drink counts just like a food. Many achronim agree including Magen Avraham 695:11, Mishna Brurah 695:20, Pri [[Chadash]] 695:4 (D”H Katuv BeTrumat), and Aruch HaShulchan 695:14. However, Chazon Ovadyah (pg 124) writes that it’s preferable to give two foods, not including drinks, because of the opinion of Rabbenu Chananel (Megilla 7b). Kovetz Halachot 17:9 says that water or seltzer would not count as one type. </ref>
	# One cannot fulfill his obligation by sending meat to a vegetarian.<ref> Sh"t Rivivot Ephraim 6:387. see also Halichot Shlomo 19:11 and Nishmas Abraham page 324 regarding sending sugary foods to a diabetic </ref>		# One cannot fulfill his obligation by sending meat to a vegetarian.<ref> Sh"t Rivivot Ephraim 6:387. see also Halichot Shlomo 19:11 and Nishmas Abraham page 324 regarding sending sugary foods to a diabetic </ref>

	==Non-foods==		==Non-foods==
	# One doesn’t fulfill the obligation with anything that’s non-food, such as clothing or cigarettes. <Ref> Darkei Moshe 695:7 quotes the Maharil that it’s preferable to send food and not other items. However, the Darkei Moshe also quotes the Sh”t Trumat HaDeshen 111 who writes that one doesn’t fulfill their obligation with anything other than food and drinks. This is also the opinion of the Eliyah Rabba 695:9, Mishna Brurah 695:20, and Chazon Ovadyah ([[Purim]] pg 120) write that only food can be used and not clothing or other things against the Sh”t Halachot Ketonot 163 (quoted by Bear Hetiev 695:9), Nahar Shalom 695:2, and Sh”t Mei Yehuda 86. Similarly, Chazon Ovadyah ([[Purim]] pg 120-3), Sh”t Tzitz Eliezer 9:33, and Sh”t Tirosh VeYitzhar 171:4 write that one doesn’t fulfill their obligation with cigarettes. However, Sh”t Divrei Yisrael (Waltz) 1:223 holds that one fulfills their obligation with cigarettes. See also Sh”t Rivivot Efraim 3:473:2 </ref>		# One doesn’t fulfill the obligation with anything that’s non-food, such as clothing or cigarettes. <Ref> Darkei Moshe 695:7 quotes the Maharil that it’s preferable to send food and not other items. However, the Darkei Moshe also quotes the Sh”t Trumat HaDeshen 111 who writes that one doesn’t fulfill their obligation with anything other than food and drinks. This is also the opinion of the Eliyah Rabba 695:9, Mishna Brurah 695:20, and Chazon Ovadyah ([[Purim]] pg 120) write that only food can be used and not clothing or other things against the Sh”t Halachot Ketonot 163 (quoted by Bear Hetiev 695:9), Nahar Shalom 695:2, and Sh”t Mei Yehuda 86. Similarly, Chazon Ovadyah ([[Purim]] pg 120-3), Sh”t Tzitz Eliezer 9:33, and Sh”t Tirosh VeYitzhar 171:4 write that one doesn’t fulfill their obligation with cigarettes. However, Sh”t Divrei Yisrael (Waltz) 1:223 holds that one fulfills their obligation with cigarettes. See also Sh”t Rivivot Efraim 3:473:2 </ref>