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Mivtza Purim is an initiative established by the Rebbe, the leader of our generation, in which Chabad Chassidim throughout Israel and worldwide go out to bring the joy of Purim and help as many Jews as possible fulfill the holiday's commandments: reading the Megillah, sending food portions (Mishloach Manot), and giving gifts to the poor. The mivtza takes place in military camps, hospitals, prisons, children's gatherings, and more. | Mivtza Purim is an initiative established by the Rebbe, the leader of our generation, in which Chabad Chassidim throughout Israel and worldwide go out to bring the joy of Purim and help as many Jews as possible fulfill the holiday's commandments: reading the Megillah, sending food portions (Mishloach Manot), and giving gifts to the poor. The mivtza takes place in military camps, hospitals, prisons, children's gatherings, and more. | ||
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== Early Beginnings == | == Early Beginnings == | ||
At the beginning of Adar 1961, the Rebbe, through his secretariat, sent a general letter to all institutions, rabbis, heads of yeshivas, educators, teachers, and parents, to organize a special campaign ensuring that every child fulfills the Purim commandments. He also wrote to public figures, "I have suggested to my educational institutions to ensure that boys and girls who are obligated in the commandments, and preferably even younger children, personally fulfill the mitzvot of sending food portions and gifts to the poor." | At the beginning of Adar 1961, the Rebbe, through his secretariat, sent a general letter to all institutions, rabbis, heads of yeshivas, educators, teachers, and parents, to organize a special campaign ensuring that every child fulfills the Purim commandments. He also wrote to public figures, "I have suggested to my educational institutions to ensure that boys and girls who are obligated in the commandments, and preferably even younger children, personally fulfill the mitzvot of sending food portions and gifts to the poor." | ||
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== Special Arrangements for Triple Purim == | == Special Arrangements for Triple Purim == | ||
During years when Purim falls on a "triple Purim" (Purim Meshulash), the Rebbe encouraged utilizing this special occasion to promote the Shabbat candle-lighting campaign and to unite with Jerusalem residents by conducting gatherings on the Sunday following Purim. | During years when Purim falls on a "triple Purim" (Purim Meshulash), the Rebbe encouraged utilizing this special occasion to promote the Shabbat candle-lighting campaign and to unite with Jerusalem residents by conducting gatherings on the Sunday following Purim. | ||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||