Month: September 2007
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When Should You Start Planning For Your Mishloach Manot Fundraiser?
The truth is, it’s never too early. The really organized people start around Rosh Hashanah (September), but most wait until Channukah (December) or the end of January at the latest. At HappyPurim we’ve gotten calls from organizations looking to run their first Mishloach Manot fundraiser ever, just 2 weeks before Purim! We are able to help…
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What is a Mishloach Manot (Purim basket) fundraiser?
It is an increasingly popular way for Jewish institutions to raise money while at the same time continuing a tradition that is centuries old. In short, members pay their organization to collectively deliver mishloach manot (Purim Baskets) on their behalf to other members. The organization charges a fee ($3-$5) per recipient selected by each member, and then…
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Purim, Mishloach Manot, the Megillah? Back to the Basics!
What is Purim? Purim is the Jewish holiday recorded in the Book of Esther (Megillah) commemorating the delivery of the Jews from the plot of Haman to exterminate them. When is Purim? Purim is celebrated on the 14th of the Jewish month of Adar (in cities that were walled in the time of Joshua, on…
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About HappyPurim.com
HappyPurim.com provides a unique web-based software application for managing Mishloach Manot fundraisers. Through years of research, testing, and lots of great feedback from out clients, we’ve developed the best, most technologically advanced, yet easy-to-use solution for managing a Shalach Manos fundraiser. For a FREE web-based demo of our amazing software, please contact us by submitting your…
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