Meaningful Mishloach Manot
February 23rd, 2011 Print
ACHI, American Communities Helping Israel, is back to help you Make Mishloach Manot More Meaningful. PURIM is an important holiday for focusing on “Think Israel – Buy Israeli”.
This Purim, consider filling your baskets with Israeli products. Here are some examples of themes that can incorporate Israeli products:
From the BASKET to your SEUDA table:
- Wine
- Condiments such as pickles and olives
- Mini mandels for soup , Croutons for salads
- Deli
- Dips and crackers – humus, babaganoush, tehina
- Fruit Juices and Nectars (diet and regular)
- Sweets and treats – halvah, pastries, cookies, candies, chips and pretzels.
- Teas
SOUPER SNACKER: Soup for the Adults, Snacks for the children
- Soup mixes
- Cup of soup
- Spices for cooking soups
- Couscous and Israeli pasta for cooking soups
- Mandelin
- Cheese
- Yogurt
- Puddings
- Pretzels
- Chocolate
- Taffy
- Garainim (roasted sunflower seeds)
- Cookies and wafers
Here are some other tips:
- Involve your children in the selection of the theme, products and packaging. Explain why you are focusing on “Think Israel – Buy Israeli”.
- Inform your recipients of your efforts by including the following message: “WE HOPE YOU NOTICED THE VARIED PRODUCTS AND THEIR SOURCE—WE ARE GIFTING YOU AND SUPPORTING ISRAEL OF COURSE!”
- BONUS –Provide a hot meal for children in Israel by including an ACHI All Occasion Card in every basket you send. These cards feed hungry children in Israel. Order by March 1st to receive special PURIM rate. Special rate available for school/community wide orders over 50, for Purim and all year round. To place your order and for more ideas visit www.ACHI613.org
Happy Planning! Happy Shopping! Happy Purim!
