Contribute Online To Fulfill the Custom of ​Zecher L'Machatzit HaShekel

It is customary during the month of Adar to make a charitable donation to commemorate the Machatzit HaShekel, the annual half-shekel tax that every Jew would give during the times of the Beit HaMikdash to fund the expenses of the Beit HaMikdash.

Approximate Value of (1) Machatzit HaShekel

$6.00

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​To fulfill this custom, how much should one give?

• ​The Rema brings a custom to give three coins, each valued at half the local currency to tzedaka as a Zecher L'Machatzit HaShekel. 
• A beautiful hidur mentioned in the Kaf HaChaim is that one can donate the monetary value of nine grams of silver which, as of March, 2020, amounts to approximately $6.
• ​Some have the custom to give the value of (1) one Machatzit HaShekel for each family member in their household. Others have the custom to give the value of (3) three Machatzit HaShekel per person.

All money collected will be distributed to local Jewish individuals and families in need for throughout the year assistance. This transaction is 100% tax deductible and "No goods or services have been provided for this contribution" will appear on the donation receipt.

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Please note:
Amount collected for Machatzis HaShekel will not be included with Matanos L'evyonim distribution. To fulfill Matanos L'evyonim please click banner below