Purim is one of the Jewish calendar’s most joyous and fun holidays. 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. 

This year’s gift box is designed to integrate the themes of Jewish Pride, Am Yisrael Chai, and the joy of Purim. In addition, to show support for Israel, the food items included in the box are from Israel. Photos of the gift box are available online: sarasotachabad.com/mm.

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.

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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 instead of a package.

• Carefully circle the number to the left of the names of the families to whom you wish to send a gift box. 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 submit their name, address, phone number, and the subdivision they reside in on the attached form. The cost for additional names not listed is $25 each. 

• Avoid any hurt feelings with our “Reciprocity” option. If someone sent it to you but you did not send it to them, we will automatically add them to your list and bill you $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 ordered or reciprocated Purim gift boxes in the Sarasota-Manatee area by Purim Sunday, March 24. If, for some reason, a package cannot be delivered on Purim due to circumstances beyond our control, we will send it via USPS by Tuesday, March 26.

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

The deadline for placing orders is Friday, March 15, 2024