Purim is one of the most joyous and fun holidays on the Jewish calendar. On Purim, we emphasize the importance of Jewish unity and friendship by sending gifts of food to friends and family. This Purim Mitzvah is called Mishloach Manot.

This year Chabad is again sponsoring shared Mishloach Manot gift boxes at a low cost so that as many community families as possible can participate in this tradition. Everyone in the community (not limited to the attached list) is invited to partake in this special Purim Mitzvah. We will deliver Mishloach Manot to any family you choose in the Sarasota-Manatee area.

Recipient families will receive one package with a note listing all the names of friends/families who have sent Mishloach Manot to them.  All proceeds will benefit the Chabad Center. Here’s

How It Works:

Your selection will be grouped with other senders and sponsors. The recipient will get one unique Purim gift box filled with Hamantashen and other Purim treats, and a card listing the names of all the senders. Out-of-towners will receive a Purim card in lieu of a package.

•  Carefully circle the number to the left of the names of the families you wish to send a gift box to. Each name you choose from the attached list is only $15. The minimum participation fee is $45, which entitles you to 3 choices.

•  If you would like to add a person not listed, you may do so by submitting their name, address, phone number and the subdivision they reside in, on the attached form. Cost for additional names not listed are $25 each.

•  Avoid any hurt feelings with our “Reciprocity” option. If someone sent to you, but you did not originally send to them, we will automatically add them to your list and bill you at $15 per box.

•  For a $260.00 sponsorship, your name will be placed on every Purim gift box delivered as a sponsor.

•  Our volunteers will deliver all Purim gift boxes ordered or reciprocated in the Sarasota-Manatee area by Purim, Tuesday, March 7th. If for some reason a package could not be delivered on Purim, due to circumstances beyond our control, we will send them via USPS by Thursday, March 9th.

•  If you would like to include someone on our future Mishloach Manot list, please call the office at 925-0770.