Purim

One of the important mitzvoth of Purim is Matanot L’evyonim - Gifts to the Poor that we find in the Book of Esther. We have the opportunity to do this mitzvah through an online food drive. To make a donation, or to virtually grocery shop, please CLICK HERE

A Positively Playful Purim - Ma'ariv, Megillah & Shpiel
Thursday, February 25 at 6:15pm

6:15pm Ma’ariv 6:45pm Megillah & Shpiel Adults and families with older children, will appreciate this communal celebration filled with singing, a full Megillah reading, virtual Musical Shpiel and Zoom Mask-erade. BYOH&G (bring your own Hamantashen and Groggers)

Purim Day
Friday, February 26

9:30am Purim Day Service
led by Rabbi K'vod Wieder and Rabbi Marcia Tilchin

11am Daytime adult study session
led by Rabbi K’vod

Esther to the Rescue: Youth Purim Program
Friday, February 26 at 5:30pm

A Purim Comedy Show with the Bible Players. In this Zoom adventure, Esther overcomes the wicked Haman as well as her own fears to save Mordechai and ensure everyone in Shushan gets respect, Kavod.

Please register to receive Zoom Code - Shabbat Chai Families do not need to register.

Purim Celebration for Adults and Teens Including Abridged Service, Dinner Theater & More

Friday, February 26
4:30pm Cooking Demo with temple member, Sarah Eagle
5:30pm Community Oneg
6pm Abridged Shabbat Service
6:30pm Bring Your Dinner to the screen (great time for small groups to meet up!)
7pm Adult Dinner Theater Experience w/the Bible Players
Registration Required

Unkosher Comedy:
"Purim If Ya' Got 'em"
A Purim Zoom Show for adults that’s Rated Reish

Celebrate Purim by laughing so hard you'll have hamantaschen coming out your nose! Join this of a kind Zoom comedy show where drinks and pants are optional! This Comedy show features sketches, stand-up and interactive improv games that'll make you feel like queen or king!
(Did we mention this will be an adult dinner theater experience?!)

If you would like to follow along or try the recipes at another time, you will need the following ingredients:

Southwestern Eggroll Hamantaschen
1/2 cup cooked black beans
1/2 cup corn kernels
1/2 cup chunky salsa
1 small red bell pepper, diced
1 large avocado, diced
1/4 cup minced cilantro
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
12 egg roll wrappers

Queen-tini
2 shots blueberry lemon syrup
2 shots ginger beer
4 shots Empress gin

Ingredients to make blueberry lemon syrup
2 cups water
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup lemon juice
8 ounces fresh blueberries