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The Purim Fund has distributed close to $3,500,000 to members of our community over the past 16 years.

Be part of it again this year!

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Per the psak of Dayan Rabbi Shmuel Fuerst, one can be yotzei the mitzvah of Matanos L’evyonim by donating on our website until a half hour before shkiah on Purim day.

Imagine this…

We leave the doctor’s office reeling from the diagnosis. How are we to cope? The mere thought of the months of treatments ahead sends us falling into a deep emotional abyss. Our fridge has been bare for many months. We are thankful that we have a roof over our heads but lately it feels like that is all we have. Our kids do their best to pretend that we’re just another family on the block, but people know otherwise. Where can we turn for help? As everyone around is busy putting together costumes and themes for Purim we are trying to figure out how to keep the heat on for Purim in our home…

A Letter From Our Community

About Us

Chicago Purim Fund — Community Letter 2025

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Backed By Our Community Leaders

Endorsements

2025 Purim Rabbis Letter

Rabbis’ Letter (PDF)

Representatives for Participating Shuls (PDF)