Q. On Matonos Laevyonim during Purim, is it better to donate a smaller quantity of money to more poor people, or is it preferred to give a larger amount to just a few?
A. Poskim disagree. Bach (O.H. 695) maintains that it is better to donate smaller amounts to many, while Shvus Yitzchok (88: 2) opines that giving two important contribution takes precedence,. (See also Kovetz Halochos 16: 10, p. 92).
Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that if the gift to the poor is large enough to not embarrass the recipients, giving more is preferable.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Shlomo Miller, Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller and Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit'a
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