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Say It with Food
Find out how and when to observe all the mitzvot and tradition of Purim.
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Why do we give food packages on Purim?
By Rochel Chein
One of the mitzvot of Purim is sending gifts of food, called Mishloach Manot (literally, "the sending of portions") to acquaintances. The obligation is to send a minimum of two ready-to-eat-foods to at least one person. Often this opportunity is taken to ...
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Mishloach Manot Themes and Ideas
By Chana Lewis
One of the exciting elements of Purim is the obligatory giving of food gifts to friends and family. We are commanded to give at least two food items to at least one person...
Women » Practical Tips » Creative Projects & More » Mishloach Manot Themes and Ideas
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Edible Gifts for Purim
By Levana Kirschenbaum
Since I only have eyes for kosher, homemade and natural, Purim is perfect time to send a select few some fabulous, homemade, fun and useful goodies...
Women » Recipes & Cooking » Shabbat and Holiday Recipes » Purim Recipes » Edible Gifts for Purim
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The Laws of Sending Gifts on Purim
Mishloach Manot
By Eliezer Wenger
On Purim we emphasize the importance of Jewish unity and friendship by sending gifts of food to friends. We send a gift of at least two kinds of ready-to-eat foods (e.g., pastry, fruit, beverage), to at least one friend on Purim day.
Jewish Practice » Miscellaneous » The Laws of Sending Gifts on Purim
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Can I send a Purim food package to a mourner?
By Chani Benjaminson
Out of respect for the mourner's grieving, it is considered inappropriate to send a mishloach manot food package to a person who lost a parent within the last twelve months. One can, however, send mishloach manot to the mourner's family. Chani ...
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Halachah – Mitzvot of Purim
By Rabbi Yosef Shusterman
The laws and customs for the purim mitzvot of mishloach manot—sending food gifts, matanot la’evyonim—charity for the poor, and the festive feast.
Audio Classes » Holidays » Purim » Audio Classes » Halachot of Purim » Halachah – Mitzvot of Purim
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Mega-Site Reveals Some Little Known Information About Purim
By Dovid Zaklikowski
Chabad.org presents a wealth of information about Purim on VirtualPurim.org. The site is also host to the world’s largest Purim costume contest.
News » Stories » Mega-Site Reveals Some Little Known Information About Purim
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Nothing Says Purim Like Hamentashen
Chabad-Lubavitch centers across the globe geared up for the upcoming holiday of Purim by holding hamentashen baking events where community members could learn the time-honored techniques of making the traditional Purim pastry. A common ingredient of the ...
News » Photos » Nothing Says Purim Like Hamentashen
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On a Friday Purim, when do I perform all the day's mitzvot?
By Malkie Janowski
Question: This year Purim falls on Friday. When do I give mishloach manot and the gifts to the poor, and when do I schedule the Purim feast? Answer: Purim on Friday is a fairly unusual occurrence, and requires some planning in order to fulfill all the ...
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