Matanot L'Evyonim Distributed Within the Greater Washington Area!
Money collected will be disbursed to local needy families.
Purim Day Cut Off: March 10, 2020 at 5:00 PM
Purim Day Cut Off: March 10, 2020 at 5:00 PM
Donate below to make Yad Yehuda your shaliach (representative) and fulfill the mitzvah of Matanot L'Evyonim on your behalf.
To fulfill the mitzvah of Matanot L'Evyonim on Purim, one must give charity to at least two poor people. This mitzvah may be fulfilled by giving either food or the monetary equivalent of the amount of food that is eaten at a regular meal. While much attention, time and money is expended on Mishloach Manot, our Sages tell us that it is more praiseworthy to spend more on giving charity than on the giving of Mishloach Manot.
Providing monetary support for the poor is probably the most important of all the mitzvot of Purim, yet it tends to be minimized. Any donation — no matter the amount — would be greatly appreciated. Many needy families in our community look forward to this day when they are provided some reprieve from the impossible and crushing financial burdens that overwhelm them on a daily basis.
Providing monetary support for the poor is probably the most important of all the mitzvot of Purim, yet it tends to be minimized. Any donation — no matter the amount — would be greatly appreciated. Many needy families in our community look forward to this day when they are provided some reprieve from the impossible and crushing financial burdens that overwhelm them on a daily basis.
As Jewish communities in the Greater Washington area continue to grow, so have the number of families and individuals needing assistance. As a volunteer staffed organization, every dollar donated translates into direct assistance. Please consider making a donation of any amount.