Kimcha D’pischa
Help provide Passover food for needy families across Israel
Passover charity donation (Kimcha Depischa)
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Kimcha D’pischa – “Wheat Money”, is an ancient Jewish custom that has been in the tradition for many years and was even mentioned in the books of Halacha
Its idea is holding a special fundraiser for needy families before Passover in order for everyone to have everything they need for Passover
This year we need you more than ever, and this is your opportunity to help and merit the important mitzvah
May we all have a Happy and kosher Passover
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What Is Kimcha D’Pischa?
The holiday of Passover, unlike other holidays, involves many additional expenses. For this reason, the sages established a special collection before Passover to support needy families.
The goal is that every family should be able to obtain matzah for Passover. The term “Kimcha D’Pischa,” translated from Aramaic, literally means “flour for Passover,” referring to providing the basic needs of the holiday for those who cannot afford them.
The Importance of Providing Matzah for Passover
Handmade matzah, especially carefully supervised matzah, can be very expensive, and not every family can afford this cost. Therefore, charitable efforts are organized to ensure that every Jew can celebrate Passover properly.
Even families who have financial means are not always aware of the importance of eating proper matzah during Passover.
The Lubavitcher Rebbe strongly encouraged the distribution of matzah so that every Jew would have the opportunity to eat matzah on Passover. The Rebbe often quoted the words of the Zohar, which describes matzah as “the food of faith” and “the food of healing.”
Among many Jewish communities, the effort to ensure that every Jew has matzah for Passover is often referred to as a “Matzah campaign.”
Kimcha D’Pischa – Explanation of the Concept
As mentioned, the literal meaning of the term is “flour for Passover.” In practice, it refers to charitable collections that help needy families obtain matzah and other essential Passover foods.
In many cities around the world, communal Seders are organized so that anyone who wishes can participate in the Passover Seder in a respectful and welcoming atmosphere.
Passover Donations
Donations for Passover help provide food packages and essential holiday items for needy families so they can celebrate the holiday with dignity.
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In addition, you can also sell chametz online through the website.
The Custom Today
Before Passover there is a widespread awakening among the public to donate to those in need.
In many cities, organizations collect funds and distribute Passover food packages to needy families, and communal Seders are often organized as well.
Passover 2026 Assistance
Many organizations distribute food baskets containing essential Passover products and sometimes provide vouchers that can be used to purchase food in local stores.
These efforts help thousands of families celebrate the holiday properly and with dignity.
The Origin of the Custom
The Rama, in the Shulchan Aruch at the beginning of the laws of Passover, mentions the custom of collecting funds for the poor so that they can obtain the necessities of the holiday.
In the halachic sources it is written:
“A widespread custom throughout Israel is that each community collects funds from the residents of the city in order to purchase wheat for Passover and distribute it among those in need for the holiday.”
Those who reside in a city for twelve months are considered residents and participate in supporting this communal obligation.
Kimcha D’Pischa from Maaser Money
It is permissible to use maaser (tithing) money to fulfill the mitzvah of supporting Kimcha D’Pischa and helping needy families prepare for Passover.
