Ask the Rabbi
- Family and Society
- Tzedakka - Charity
- Ma'asser - Tithing - From What?
Question
Does one take 10% out of the gross salary or net salary?
Do I have to take out ma’aser from money I get as a birthday gift?
Answer
1. Net
2. Those who take 10% from all earnings (it is not univerasal) take from gifts as well.






