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Mishloach Manot FAQs

What are mishloach manot?

Mishloach manot (sometimes referred to as Purim baskets) are gifts of food that friends (and prospective new friends!) exchange on Purim. We are instructed in the scroll of Esther (9:19) to send gifts to one another. Jewish families make or purchase mishloach manot  and distribute them to friends. Often presented in baskets, mishloach manot include at least two different types of food, including hamantaschen, the traditional three-sided pastry eaten on Purim.   Many families purchase or bake hamantaschen to include in these baskets and to enjoy at home. Mishloach manot may also include a wide variety of foods and treats. These gifts are frequently referred to by their Yiddish name, shalachmanos.

Are mishloach manot/manos and shalach manot/manos the same thing?

Yes.  It wouldn't be Jewish if it didn't have multiple names!

Why order mishloach manot through Barnert Sisterhood?

There are many reasons to order through Sisterhood.  The main reason - because we make it easy for you!  While some people enjoy making and distributing their own mishloach manos, some want to partake in the tradition but don't have the time to bake, buy, assemble and distribute mishloach manot.

When you order through Sisterhood, you do everything online in one simple transaction.  Simply select your recipients and pay online.  Sisterhood does the rest for you!

Looking for another reason?  This is one of Sisterhood's annual fundraisers.  Profits from the sale of mishloach manot allow Sisterhood to continue the good work and programming it does for Barnert Temple and the surrounding community,

What happens when I order mishloach manot through Sisterhood?

Sisterhood makes one bag of Purim treats for every Barnert household.  These bags are available for families to pick up from Barnert during the week of Purim.

Sisterhood then sends a personalized letter to each household listing the names of those who sent them Purim greetings.  When you order mishloach manot through us, you are adding your name to someone's personalized Purim greeting.

If I want to order additional bags to give to family/friends outside of Barnert, is that possible?

Of course!  Some families purchase additional bags to personally deliver to family and friends.  When placing your order in the online system, you can tell us how many additional physical Purim bags you want.  We'll make them and have them available for you to pick up during the week of Purim.  

What is HappyPurim.com?

Sisterhood uses an online ordering site called HappyPurim.com to process mishloach manot orders.  This online tool makes it easy for our members to place orders and pay online.

Every Barnert member will receive an email on/around Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020 with details and a personalized link to order online.  If you can't find your personalized email, contact Sisterhood at barnertsisterhood@gmail.com or call (201) 614-3367, and we'll resend your email with your personalized link to order.

I want to order, but I want to pay with a check?

We can accommodate that!  Simply email barnertsisterhood@gmail.com or call (201) 614-3367, and someone from Sisterhood will make it possible. 

I want to order, but I don't want to order online?

We can accommodate that, too!  Click here to download a paper order form.  Just make sure you return the form and your payment to Barnert no later than Feb. 24! 

I still have questions.  Who can I contact?

We know this can be confusing, so we are here to answer your questions or help you with your orders.  Email barnertsisterhood@gmail.com or call (201) 614-3367, and someone from Sisterhood will get back to you.