It's happening as you read this letter…

Standing in line waiting to pay for my groceries, I notice the anxiety of the gentleman standing in front of me grasping a crumpled ten dollar bill...

"Since when is purchasing a few things for supper such a big deal" I think to myself, but how little I know...
"How much is this?" he asks, the cashier answers.
"And this?" he asks again holding up a bottle of milk.

Slowly he removes item after item from his basket until the final bill is under ten dollars...

I'm not standing in Israel and the man in front of me is not unemployed...

I'm in Chicago - he's
your hard working employee,
your next door neighbor,
you share a table with him in Shul…

United as One, You are Making a Difference

Since 2009, the Purim Fund has provided much needed assistance to the hard working members of the Greater Chicago area. The Purim Fund is a united effort of Rabbonim and community lay leaders, committed to taking an active role in helping the silently struggling members of our community. Having distributed over Three Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars in the past three years, the Purim Fund has already made a significant impact. It is a no load fund; there is zero overhead or associated costs to running the campaign. One Hundred percent of your much needed gift will reach its recipient. As Purim approaches, the needs of our friends and neighbors are greater than ever. By partnering with the Purim Fund You are making a Difference!

Help make Purim a little happier this year for those in need, and donate now to the Chicago Purim Fund!