The Zohar teaches,
“Yom HaKippurim is like Purim.”
On this sacred day, we give —and through giving, we are lifted.
On Yom Kippur, we pray. On Purim, we give.
Before Purim each year, every Jew gave a half-shekel.
Not a full coin. A half.
Because no Jew is complete alone.
Give Your Machatzit HaShekel Now
Why a Half?
For thousands of years, before the month of Adar and the
miracle of Purim,
every Jew gave a half-shekel.
Not a full coin. A half.
Why? Because no Jew is complete alone.
Machatzit HaShekel was never about the amount.
It was about unity, responsibility and shared destiny.
When Haman tried to divide and scatter our nation,
the half-shekel reminded us:
We stand together.
Where Your Giving Goes
This Purim, your Machatzit HaShekel will help support poor and struggling families across Israel.
These families are facing:
• Food insecurity
• Financial hardship
• Rising living costs
• Basic needs they cannot meet alone
For some, this means food for Yom Tov. For others, help with essentials that restore dignity and stability.
This is not abstract charity. It is direct support for real families in need.
Why It Matters Today, and The Connection to Purim & Yom Kippur
The sages teach that the giving of the half-shekel preceded Haman’s decree.
Before accusation — there was unity. Before darkness — there was light.
Today, we continue this powerful custom.
By giving your symbolic Machatzit HaShekel:
You are helping strengthen Torah and prayer, supporting families in need, standing in unity with Am Yisrael,
and sweetening the harsh decrees through generosity!
This is not just a donation. It is a spiritual act of protection and blessing.
The Zohar reveals: “Yom HaKippurim is like Purim.”
On Yom Kippur, we seek forgiveness through fasting and prayer.
On Purim, we draw mercy down through joy and giving.
Two paths. One light.
When you give Machatzit HaShekel, you connect the holiness of Yom Kippur with the joy of Purim.
And you open channels of blessing for the entire year.
You'll Be Included in The Rabbi's Special Purim Prayers
When you partner with Hameir Larets, your name will be included in special prayers during this elevated time for:
• Health
• Livelihood
• Peace in the home
• Protection
Purim is an auspicious moment when every prayer is very powerful and generosity carries unusual spiritual weight.
Complete Your Half Today!
When we give our half, Heaven completes the rest.
Join this sacred tradition. Support families in need across Israel this Purim and be part of something eternal.
