Purim is one of the most joyous and festive holidays on the Jewish calendar! It’s a time to celebrate unity and friendship by sending thoughtful food gifts to friends and family – a beautiful Purim mitzvah called Mishloach Manot.

This year, Chabad is once again offering shared Mishloach Manot gift boxes at an affordable price, making it easy for everyone in our community to participate in this wonderful tradition. Whether your recipient is on the attached list or not, we’ll deliver Mishloach Manot to any family you choose within the Sarasota-Manatee area. 

Here’s How It Works:

• Each recipient family will receive one beautifully packaged gift box filled with Hamantashen and other Purim treats, along with a card listing the names of all the friends and families who sent them Mishloach Manot. Out-of-town recipients will receive a Purim card instead.

• Each name you select from the attached list costs $15, with a minimum participation fee of $45 (covering three names).

• Want to add someone who isn’t on the list? No problem! Just provide their name, address, phone number, and subdivision on the form. The cost for additional names is $25 each.

• To avoid any awkward moments, our “Reciprocity” option ensures that if someone sends Mishloach Manot to you but you didn’t send it to them, we’ll automatically add them to your list and bill you $15 per box. 

• Become a sponsor! For $260, your name will appear on every Purim gift box delivered, showing your generous support of this community effort. 

• Our dedicated volunteers will deliver all gift boxes within the Sarasota-Manatee area by Purim (Friday, March 14). If any package cannot be delivered in time due to unforeseen circumstances, it will be mailed via USPS by Monday, March 17.

• Want to include someone on next year’s list? Just give us a call at 925-0770.

• To make things simple, you can also fill out your Mishloach Manot form online at www.sarasotachabad.com/mm.

Thank you for helping us spread the joy of Purim throughout the community. Together, we can make this holiday even more meaningful and special!

The deadline for placing orders is Friday, March 7, 2025