Torah education of older children (beis medrash sons, older daughters) — generally payable
For children beyond the age of obligatory support, Torah-education costs are widely treated as payable from maaser, though practice varies with family circumstances. Default badge: ask your rav.
Positions by community
Ashkenazi
Once a child passes the age of obligatory parental support, many poskim permit paying yeshiva gedolah/beis medrash costs from maaser, since the parent is no longer halachically obligated; many likewise permit an older daughter's Torah education.
Sephardi
Generally permitted in these circumstances.
Chabad
Chabad sources permit facilitating an older son's Torah education from maaser where otherwise unaffordable.
Sources
- https://baishavaad.org/maaser-for-tuition/ — Ma'aser for Tuition
- https://www.shulchanaruchharav.com/halacha/using-maaser-money-to-pay-tuition/ — Using Maaser Money to Pay Tuition of Torah Education
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