Hebrew by Inbal<p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Happy Purim! 🎭🎉</p><p><a href="https://babka.social/tags/purim" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>purim</span></a> <a href="https://babka.social/tags/jewish" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>jewish</span></a> <a href="https://babka.social/tags/giftbasket" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>giftbasket</span></a> <a href="https://babka.social/tags/hebrew" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>hebrew</span></a> <a href="https://babka.social/tags/holiday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>holiday</span></a></p>