Purim

Purim… A time for having fun! Our students and adult volunteers come together to put on a Purim Spiel – a musical and humorous retelling of the story of Queen Esther, King Ahasuerus, Mordechai and, of course, Haman! (BOOO!)

Our recent themes have included Hamilton, Dr. Seuss, and the Wizard of Oz. All congregants are welcome to act, sing, or otherwise help out. We read Megillat Esther (the Book of Esther) at religious school and our students dress up in costumes and parade around the sanctuary. We host a Purim Carnival for our littlest congregants… although some adults have been observed having fun at it, too! And before our fun and whimsical Purim celebrations, we take some time to study together for Ta’anit Esther, the Fast of Esther, through a special partnership with Hadar Institute in New York.

Purim would not be complete without mishloach manot – Purim baskets with gifts of food, drinks and other goodies! Our Early Childhood Program hosts a wonderful fundraiser through which congregants send gifts to friends, fellow members, teachers, or even the whole community!

2023 Purim Activites:

Sunday, March 5th

Purim Spiel & Carnival

Purim Spiel at 11:00am
“We Don’t Talk About Haman: An Encanto Purim

 
Purim Carnival 11:30am – 1:00pm

Monday, March 6th

Service and Megillah Reading at 7:45pm  (Zoom Only)

Tuesday, March 7th

Morning Minyan including Purim Torah and Megillah Reading at 7:30am  (Zoom Only)