Sunday, March 5 @ 10AM - Hamantashen Bake off
Monday, March 6 @ 6:30pm Megillah reading, followed by light dinner
Tuesday, March 7 8:00 am - Shacharit & Megillah reading
5:00 PM - PURIM IN THE 60'S RSVP here>>>
Purim begins Monday night, March 6 and continues through Tuesday, March 7, 2023
The jolly festival of Purim is celebrated every year on the 14th of the Hebrew month of Adar (late winter/early spring). It commemorates the salvation of the Jewish people in ancient Persia from Haman’s evil plot.
It is commemorated with fulfilling 4 Mitzvot:
- Reading of the Megillah (book of Esther), which recounts the story of the Purim miracle. This is done once on the eve of Purim and then again on the following day.
- Giving money gifts to at least two poor people.
- Sending gifts of two kinds of food to at least one person.
- A festive Purim feast, which often includes wine or other intoxicating beverages.
Purim Customs
There is a spirit of revelry and fun on Purim that is unparalleled on the Jewish calendar. Read 15 facts every Jew should know abot Purim here
It is also customary for children (and adults, if they desire) to dress up in costumes.
Read why here.
A traditional Purim food is hamantaschen (or oznay Haman), three-cornered pastries bursting with poppy seeds or another sweet filling. Read why here.
