We just finished a great week of Purim celebrations at Pardes. Check out the flicker link to the right for some great pictures. On Purim, there are four main mitzvot each person is asked to perform, Matanot La'evyonim, gifts to the poor, hearing the Megillah, eating a festive meal and giving Mishloach Manot, gifts of food to friends. This year we concentrated on Matanot La'evyonim – giving gifts to the poor. This is not just any tzdekah. This is money given specifically to those people in need, on the day of Purim. Gifts typical represent at least the value of a meal. This is a special mitzvah and should not be included in the amount of money set aside for giving to charity for the rest of the year.
This year we raised $100 for Gateway 180 and $100 for the Jewish Food Pantry. I am glad that our community will be helping these important institutions. Look out for our giving opportunity next year.
Now on to Pesach!!
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