Purim - Mishloach Manot Project - 2009
There is a Jewish tradition that on the day of Purim one must send two items of food to at least one person. It is praiseworthy to send it to more than one person. This is based on the Book of Esther and in celebration of the deliverance of the Jews from their enemies.
The men and women of the IDF carry a heavy load.
YOU can ease that load and bring a smile to their faces this Purim, March
10, 2009.
Volunteers for Israel, working with Brooklyn ZOA and Sar-El, is embarking
on its annual Purim - Mishloach Manot Project.
We are seeking donations to purchase Mishloach Manot packages in
Israel to be distributed to IDF soldiers.
Just as important - we want YOU, and your friends , to write letter/notes to the IDF soldiers who will be receiving these packages.
This year, Purim will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 10, 2009.
Donations:
Please be as generous as you can be.
Each package costs $18 USD to purchase in Israel.
You can donate via credit card – using our interface to Google Checkout.
You can donate by writing a check (make it out to “Volunteers
for Israel” – note on the check that it is for the Purim Project) and send
it to:
23710 Kivik St.
Woodland Hills CA 91367
DEADLINE FOR DONATIONS: Friday, March 6, 2009
NOTE - Please be aware that we will not be able to send a receipt. Your cancelled check will be your receipt. If paying by credit card, print the Google Checkout receipt. Volunteers for Israel is a 501c3 organization – so your donation should be tax deductible.
Letters/Notes:
Just as important as a donation, is to get letters of greeting and well wishes to IDF soldiers. If you donate – please take a moment to write that letter or note.
In addition we would encourage you to get others to write letters. If you belong to a Fraternity, Sorority, a Men’s club, a Women’s Club, if you are affiliated with a congregation, a Jewish Day School, a Jewish High School, a Hillel, s Senior Residence or Nursing Homes – please contact them and see if they can participate in writing these letters.
Don’t know what to write? Here is a recommended sample letter.
You can also send individual emails that will be printed and delivered with the other letters and notes.
You can send you letter via email to:
Send Paper Letter/Notes to:
Mishloach Manot Project
20 Ocean Court
Brooklyn NY 11223
DEADLINE FOR LETTERS/NOTES: Sunday, March 1, 2009
Questions?
If you have any questions you can contact:
Josef Herz (,
425-235-8280) or
Carol Hananel (, 818-347-5464)