Purim 2026
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PLEASE REMEMBER that one of the most important facets of Purim — especially this year —, is Matanot L'Evyonim, Gifts to the Poor. This year, as well as supporting urgent local cases, our intention is to distribute the vast majority of the money raised in Israel. I am partnering only with individuals and organizations that I am personally familiar with to distribute the money to where it is needed most. As well as the brutality of the war, since October 7th, hundreds of thousands of Israelis have been displaced from their homes, businesses have closed, families have lost employment and income. Our Matanot L'Evyonim will go to helping as many of those individuals as we can.
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Marbim B’Simcha – Increasing in Joy
It's Adar! Be Happy!!! But how? Well, Lincoln Square Synagogue has got you covered! We have created a special Whatsapp group called Marbim BSimcha (Increase in Joy.) Every day during the month of Adar, you will receive a brief message focusing on Happiness, Joy, Positivity, Optimism, Hope and other uplifting ideas. As Jews we know how to worry, we know how to cry (and we have had so many reasons to recently) -- let's try to rediscover the wonderful gift of Happiness! Sign up here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/IODSpX24PQDAd25CtYkv7E