Meir Panim’s
Jewish Holiday Guide
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Purim
Purim commemorates the deliverance of the Jewish people from Haman’s plot to annihilate them in ancient Persia, celebrated with reading the Megillah (Book of Esther), wearing costumes, giving gifts of food, and enjoying festive meals and merriment.
- Celebrated on the 14th of Adar, which usually is in March.
- Reading the Megillah (The story of Esther) in Synagogue.
- Wearing costumes and masks.
- Giving gifts of food (Mishloach Manot) and charity to the poor (Matanot La'evyonim).
- Enjoying festive meals and parties, usually with wine, meat, and traditional foods.
How Meir Panim transforms lives every Purim
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Providea over 4,000 traditionally Mishloach Manot packages.
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Serves thousands of festive holiday meals in our five branches.
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Gives 1,500 holiday meals to the soldiers and displaced families.
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Organizes a fun and delicious Purim party for 150 Holocaust Survivors.
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By supporting Meir Panim, you can help ensure that every Jewish family, regardless of their financial situation, can fully celebrate and observe these meaningful holidays.
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