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A Special Mitzvah for Purim: Helping the Hungry, Spreading the Joy

One of the four mitzvot, or commandments, of Purim is to give matanot la’evyonim, gifts of money or food to those who are hungry. Using the book Maddi’s Fridge, written by Lois Brandt and illustrated by Vin Vogel, PJ Library subscribers and their families can learn more about how to talk about and practice this mitzvah.

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How to Make a Purim Gift Basket

Celebrate Purim! Learn all about how to make mishloach manot (Purim gift baskets). If you’re not super-familiar with this jubilant and kid-friendly holiday, you can visit the PJ Library Purim hub to get the full scoop on traditions, activities, recipes, videos, and more.

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