Purim 101 (or, How to Tote)
Curious about how our Purim campaign works? Read on, watch a 2-minute “how-to” video, or both!
What is a Purim tote?
On Purim, we celebrate the day of deliverance by feasting, rejoicing, and honoring the longstanding tradition of sending mishloach manot, gifts of snacks and treats packed in an attractive, reusable tote.
By participating, members can say “I appreciate you!” and support the Oheb community at a giving level of your choice.
You can also help your fellow congregants through a meaningful volunteer aspect.
Who receives a tote?
Everyone in the Oheb community will receive a Purim tote bag filled with goodies, along with an emailed list of those who contributed to them.
How do I send a tote?
You may:
- Send Purim wishes (totes) to specific individuals/families ($7 each)
- Send Purim wishes to specific groups/categories (Board, Staff, etc) ($7 per person in group/category)
- Reciprocate to those who send Purim wishes to you ($7 each, billed at the close of the Campaign)
- Send Purim wishes to EVERYONE in the Oheb community, including members, staff, teachers, and clergy ($540)
Note: In sending totes, you can choose whether you want to do “reciprocal sending,” which means that anyone who purchases a tote for you will receive one from you in return! Registration closes on Sunday, February 23.
Okay, I’m ready to tote. What next?
1. Visit the TOTE-ally Purim web page.
2. When you get there, be sure to log into your ShulCloud account.
3. You’ll see a page that looks like this:
4. You’ll make your choice to reciprocate or not to reciprocate in this area:
5. Here’s where you choose your individual recipients:
6. Click on a name on the left to move it into the right column. To remove the name, click on it again to move it back into the left column.
7. Would you like to recognize specific groups that serve the community of Oheb, either as clergy, staff, faculty or as volunteer board members? Or welcome new members? Those groups are organized on the selection page, and you can recognize anyone within those groups with the gift of a Purim tote. Click the button in the lower left hand corner (and note: you may give to more than one group).
Note: if during the campaign you realize that you forgot someone, you’re welcome to log back into your account and make additional selections; you’ll be only charged for those additional Purim totes (since you already paid for your initial order). To ensure the old names don’t come up, we recommend clearing your browser cache before adding names.
8. After you make your selection(s), you’ll enter your name, email address, and how you’d like your name to appear:
9. Next, select your tote delivery method: would you like it delivered to your home, or would you like to donate it?
10. Next is our “volunteer” section. (a) Would you be willing to help deliver tote bags? If so, click the link to sign up. (b) Are you able to help assemble totes? (c) Would you be able to give a voluntary donation?
11. Below this section, you’ll see your monetary total and the number of recipients selected.
12. Click CONTINUE, and you’ll be taken to the CONFIRM PAYMENT screen, which will remind you of the amount and ask how you’d like to pay. (If you have a card or eCheck on file, that info will appear.)
13. After you submit your payment information, you’ll see the THANK YOU screen, which indicates that your order was a success! You’ll receive a confirmation email with your tote bag recipients and the payment total. Hang on to this for future reference!
And that’s all there is to it! Go to the form now.
Just remember: registration closes on Sunday, February 23 at 11:59 pm. If you selected reciprocity, you will be charged for those after the campaign closes.
Note: You will receive your personalized Purim card via email by Sunday, March 9 with a reminder that Purim bags are being delivered between March 9 and 12.
Thank you for, like, toting!