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A More Meaningful Purim
According to Rabbi Goldberger, the more mishloach manos CELEBRATING 32 YEARS!
we can give, the better, as each one has the potential to increase
friendship. (However, if it is a choice between distributing more B ROTH ERS B R OT HE R S
mishloach manos and giving more to matanos la’evyonim,
Rabbi Goldberger encourages doing the latter.) Nevertheless, as 2014 B RO T HE RS
mentioned above, it’s not what – or how many – we give, but
how we give them. It is important to know ourselves and how B ROT H ER S
many mishloach manos we can give without feeling burnt out.
Previous Awards
Because the actual mitzva only requires giving one person 2014 – 2007
two different foods, some people find it helpful to distribute
some of their mishloach manos on a different day. For exam- 32
ple, children can bring their mishloach manos to school the
day before Purim for their teachers and friends. This way, you IDsoReseYaoudriCnhgilda: SStSrSStturttrugrrSSuuuSggSttgtgggrrltreruugglugueggllgeeglgggeglleell?ee
can let them know that you appreciate or are thinking of them Avoid reading?
even if you can’t get to their house on Purim day. Tzedaka Have poor comprehension? Your child can have
cards can serve a similar purpose and, if sent with a personal- Skip words or re-read lines? 20/20 eyesight,
ized message, can also be a way of connecting to others. Have a tracking problem? yet lack the
Close or cover one eye? visual skills
On Purim day itself, take a minute to focus on the connec- Complain of headaches? critical for reading.
tion being forged with the gift you are giving to the other per- Take forever to do homework?
son. Alternatively, if you’re the one receiving the gift, reflecting Have history of concussion Find out if an undiagnosed
on the gift received and complimenting the giver can also help vision problem is keeping
accomplish the goal of re’us, friendship. ©The Advertiser 410-764-3787 your child from achieving
to full potential.
Our seudos can also be a great way to develop connections
with others. In addition to inviting families who will contribute Major Medical insurance may
Torah and camaraderie to your seuda, think about who you cover testing and treatment.
can reach out to who is new to the community or who may feel
alone for some reason. In the words of the Rambam, “When Visit www.VLCA.com to sign up for
one eats and drinks [on Yom Tov] he is obligated to feed also our FREE monthly seminars.
the convert, the orphan, and the widow, amongst other unfor-
tunates. Someone who shuts his doors and eats and drinks CaVeniinndstiPoeCirnokselTuLshomvecilbralaeitapeyd
with his wife and children and does not feed the poor or embit-
tered people, this is not the simcha of a mitzva; rather, it is the Dr. Michael Kotlicky
simcha of his stomach.”
Developmental Optometrist ,ca rnua
In addition, think about how you can make the seuda more 410-730-5808 • www.vlca.com
meaningful for all participants, whether through preparing
divrei Torah, having those who are musical bring an instru- 8827 Columbia 100 Pkwy Columbia, MD 21045
ment, or coming up with games or activities for the children.
Another way the chesed personality can infuse their Purim
with meaning is by setting aside some time to visit a nursing
home or a hospital (it’s always good to check with the facility
in advance). Men can read Megilla for the residents or patients,
if they have the ability. In addition to transforming the patients’
Purim, you will elevate your own.
A few years ago, in an attempt to transform other people’s
Purim, three women – Elaine Gerstenfeld, Adriana Steinberg,
and Leslie Goldberg – organized a program called “Beyond the
Mask.” Jews of all religious backgrounds met in a central loca-
tion on Purim day to get to know each other and exchange
mishloach manos.
While not everyone is able to execute such an event, we can
learn from these women’s enthusiasm to reach out to others
on Purim and find our own way of forging a connection with
others.
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According to Rabbi Goldberger, the more mishloach manos CELEBRATING 32 YEARS!
we can give, the better, as each one has the potential to increase
friendship. (However, if it is a choice between distributing more B ROTH ERS B R OT HE R S
mishloach manos and giving more to matanos la’evyonim,
Rabbi Goldberger encourages doing the latter.) Nevertheless, as 2014 B RO T HE RS
mentioned above, it’s not what – or how many – we give, but
how we give them. It is important to know ourselves and how B ROT H ER S
many mishloach manos we can give without feeling burnt out.
Previous Awards
Because the actual mitzva only requires giving one person 2014 – 2007
two different foods, some people find it helpful to distribute
some of their mishloach manos on a different day. For exam- 32
ple, children can bring their mishloach manos to school the
day before Purim for their teachers and friends. This way, you IDsoReseYaoudriCnhgilda: SStSrSStturttrugrrSSuuuSggSttgtgggrrltreruugglugueggllgeeglgggeglleell?ee
can let them know that you appreciate or are thinking of them Avoid reading?
even if you can’t get to their house on Purim day. Tzedaka Have poor comprehension? Your child can have
cards can serve a similar purpose and, if sent with a personal- Skip words or re-read lines? 20/20 eyesight,
ized message, can also be a way of connecting to others. Have a tracking problem? yet lack the
Close or cover one eye? visual skills
On Purim day itself, take a minute to focus on the connec- Complain of headaches? critical for reading.
tion being forged with the gift you are giving to the other per- Take forever to do homework?
son. Alternatively, if you’re the one receiving the gift, reflecting Have history of concussion Find out if an undiagnosed
on the gift received and complimenting the giver can also help vision problem is keeping
accomplish the goal of re’us, friendship. ©The Advertiser 410-764-3787 your child from achieving
to full potential.
Our seudos can also be a great way to develop connections
with others. In addition to inviting families who will contribute Major Medical insurance may
Torah and camaraderie to your seuda, think about who you cover testing and treatment.
can reach out to who is new to the community or who may feel
alone for some reason. In the words of the Rambam, “When Visit www.VLCA.com to sign up for
one eats and drinks [on Yom Tov] he is obligated to feed also our FREE monthly seminars.
the convert, the orphan, and the widow, amongst other unfor-
tunates. Someone who shuts his doors and eats and drinks CaVeniinndstiPoeCirnokselTuLshomvecilbralaeitapeyd
with his wife and children and does not feed the poor or embit-
tered people, this is not the simcha of a mitzva; rather, it is the Dr. Michael Kotlicky
simcha of his stomach.”
Developmental Optometrist ,ca rnua
In addition, think about how you can make the seuda more 410-730-5808 • www.vlca.com
meaningful for all participants, whether through preparing
divrei Torah, having those who are musical bring an instru- 8827 Columbia 100 Pkwy Columbia, MD 21045
ment, or coming up with games or activities for the children.
Another way the chesed personality can infuse their Purim
with meaning is by setting aside some time to visit a nursing
home or a hospital (it’s always good to check with the facility
in advance). Men can read Megilla for the residents or patients,
if they have the ability. In addition to transforming the patients’
Purim, you will elevate your own.
A few years ago, in an attempt to transform other people’s
Purim, three women – Elaine Gerstenfeld, Adriana Steinberg,
and Leslie Goldberg – organized a program called “Beyond the
Mask.” Jews of all religious backgrounds met in a central loca-
tion on Purim day to get to know each other and exchange
mishloach manos.
While not everyone is able to execute such an event, we can
learn from these women’s enthusiasm to reach out to others
on Purim and find our own way of forging a connection with
others.
u 410 358 8509 u 39
