On Purim, giving is not symbolic. It establishes reality.
Through the Half a Shekel, we remember that no one stands alone. When we act together, we strengthen the community itself.
This year, that collective strength advances Roots — establishing clear pathways for the next generation to grow in restriction, responsibility, and certainty.
Connect to this year’s giving meditation with Michael Berg.
Translations available in Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian, Hebrew, and Farsi.
There are three ways to give. Together, they form the structure of the holiday.
Half a Shekel
A giving consciousness unique to Purim that invites trust, unity, and certainty beyond control. This year, the value of half a silver coin is $32 / £24 / €27 / 44CAD / 166 $BRL / 556 MXN.
Charity (Tzedakah)
Additional giving that removes judgment and expands your vessel.
Gifts to the Poor
A portion of your giving supports Charity:Water, bringing clean drinking water to communities in need worldwide.
" Durch unser gemeinsames Handeln in diesem Monat wird die ganze Welt mit dem Licht der Barmherzigkeit des Schöpfers erfüllt, um den Schmerz, das Leid und die Dunkelheit, die in der Welt existieren, zu beseitigen.