Tomorrow is Purim eve, a holiday of joy, costumes, and a special tradition: משלוח מנות /meesh-’lo-akh ma-’not/—gift baskets for friends and family.
In Israel, these are everywhere—kids in costumes carrying festive packages, schools and workplaces organizing exchanges, and supermarkets stocked with themed boxes. Unlike store-bought treats elsewhere, Israeli baskets often include homemade goods, fresh fruit, and savory snacks.
The mitzvah comes from Megilat Esther (9:22), emphasizing unity and ensuring everyone has food to celebrate. משלוח מנות literally means “sending portions,” rooted in both Biblical and Modern Hebrew.
Happy Purim! 
