Yechiel Michel Epstein

“ When the body of a deceased Torah scholar is present it should be obvious that a eulogy is said, as there is no festival exception for a Torah scholar, and certainly no exception effected by the month of Nisan itself. ”

“ Section 7 All of Jewish people have the custom to collect funds to buy the poor Pesach flour for Pesach (Heb. 'Moas Chitim') , or to give the funds to purchase it themselves. Anyone who dwells in a city for twelve months becomes obligated to participate in its charity campaign. Nowadays that the custom has become to expect participation after dwelling in a city thirty days, one must contribute accordingly after that time. Even a Torah scholar is required to contribute, as this is a charity collection, and not a municipal tax. ”

“ If a poor person has come to settle in the city permanently he must be provided with Pesach flour immediately, After all, why should the the one who accepts the funds be treated differently than the one who is obligated to contribute funds? Once a person has decided to settle in a city he is a full-fledged resident.
Section 8 Proclamations in the synagogue for a great need are permitted in the whole month of Nisan, but nor during the month of Tishrei, for the reason given in chapter 602. ”