 
***If you are new to this site, please read important information below before clicking on button and proceeding to order site.*** What are Mishloach Manot  ? It is written in Megilat Esther (the Scroll of Esther) that "each
person should send portions" of food (Mishloach
Manot) to a friend to commemorate the miraculous defeat of Haman
and his sinister plan to destroy the Jewish people in 356 BCE. The
Jewish people have performed this fun, friendly and commemorative
mitzvah for nearly 2400 years! DAT is proud to continue its tradition
of preparing and hand delivering Mishloach Manot (Purim food baskets)
to your friends and family within our community. As a major fundraising
event, your participation directly supports DAT
Our rabbis have instructed us to send a basket of food,
containing at least 2 different food items to one friend or neighbor on
the day of Purim. Our Mishloach Manot Service may not fulfill your
obligation for this communal mitzvah, as your baskets may be delivered
several days before the holiday. This year Purim begins on Wednesday night
March 7th and continues through Thursday, March 8th, 2012. Purim is a
fun and busy holiday, filled with activities such as hearing the
reading of the Book of Esther twice (on Purim night and again the next
morning), delivering Mishloach Manot and eating the required Purim
Feast on Purim day.How does our service work? 
Through this website, you will be able to order professionally created
baskets to any residence or business in the central Denver area (as
defined by boundaries in the map below). All basket recipients will
receive a single basket with an attached card, listing all those who
sent that basket. Students, families and friends of DAT will personally
deliver the baskets you ordered.Our Mishloach Manot Service is an important fundraiser for our school. School tuition alone does not cover the cost of a dual curriculum day school education, and DAT provides over $400,000 in student scholarships each year for families requiring financial assistance. Projects like this help raise the necessary funds which allow us to continue educating our students and pay our dedicated and talented teachers and staff. On behalf of DAT's student body and Board of Directors, we thank you for using this convenient and communal service to assist our school's financial needs.  How
am I supporting Israel by buying these
Mishloach Manot?As in past years, all the delicious food items are Israeli-made products imported directly from Israel . In concert with the mission and religious Zionism philosophy of DAT, we have chosen to help support Israel 's economy during these challenging political and economic times through our Mishloach Manot project. Your purchase not only supports DAT but the State of Israel's economy as well. When can I place my order? Ordering is easy and convenient! Our Purim website will be open 24 hours a day beginning Friday, January 20th through Friday, February 17th. No Exceptions to this time frame will be made, so please plan to order before the deadline. All orders require payment by credit card (Visa or MC) through our secure on-line system before the orders will be processed. What is in the baskets and how much do they cost? Our Mishloach Manot contain generously sized packages of delicious Israeli sweets and treats, and have been carefully selected for freshness, variety, and taste. All foods are strictly kosher by respected Israeli hashgachot (Kosher supervising bodies). All dairy products are Cholov Yisroel. Baskets come in standard and deluxe sizes with pricing as below.   Standard Baskets: $10 each and includes drinks, candy, sunflower seeds, and cupcakes - all packaged in a sturdy, insulated lunchbag! Deluxe Baskets: $36 each comes in a large colorful tote bag and includes generously sized Israeli juice and cookies, sunflower seeds, candy and more! Our costs for making the Purim baskets include: basket item costs, shipping and packing costs, and website and software maintenance costs. Comparable baskets purchased anywhere else will cost you at least double the price - so our prices are a great value! We assure you that the baskets will be enjoyed by all who receive them. What website features will make it easy for me to order? In an effort to better serve our community and enhance our service to you, we have the following features:
Reciprocity is a service we provide to ensure that
everyone who sent you a basket will receive a basket from you in
return, even if you happened to overlook that individual during your
order selection. By selecting the reciprocity button on the website,
your order will be analyzed after online ordering is complete and
will be updated to include anyone who sent you a basket but
whose
name was not selected in your initial order. This service costs $12/basket
and the total additional charge will be billed to your credit card at
the beginning of March.What are Purim Cards? In addition to or instead of baskets, you can order custom printed Purim cards at a cost of $6/card. These colorful cards will be custom printed with your family's or business's name, and mailed to you by Monday, February 15th (2 weeks before Purim) for your personal use. This is a great way to recognize friends and families outside of our delivery area! When ordering Purim cards, please carefully review how you wish your name to appear in the identifying information portion of the website. Where are the borders of the delivery area? Baskets will be delivered ONLY to addresses within the following boundaries:
What if I or someone I know does not have Internet access? If you or someone you know does not have access to the Internet, please call the school office (720.859.6806) for assistance in creating an online order or request that a paper list of recipients be mailed. The completed form must be received by the school office BEFORE 2 PM, Friday, February 12th. Is the website hard to use? It's easy! The website is designed to make order placement convenient and simple. You will first be asked to identify yourself and verify or enter your contact information. You will then have the opportunity to review over 1500 individuals, families, and organizations, listed in alphabetical order, for selection. If you do not find someone to whom you would like to send a basket, simply follow the instructions for adding individuals/organizations to our list. If this location falls outside of the boundaries listed below, the program will NOT accept the entry, and will inform you that it falls outside of our delivery area. Can I volunteer to help DAT deliver baskets? We greatly appreciate volunteers, and welcome anyone who would like to help us deliver Mishloach Manot. If you are interested, please contact the school office (rwandel@datcampus.org or 720.859.6806).  For customer service, please call the Denver Academy of Torah (DAT) at 720.859.6806 or email the DAT Purim Basket Administrator |
