Purim

Purim is a special holiday. We are encouraged to be enthsuastic about being silly and happy. We are celebrating our freedom, our pride in Esthers bravery and her clever plan in overcoming the evil plot of Haman. Whilst singing, dancing, joking and wearing costumes are among the ways to celebrate as a community we remember a major victory over oppression. The story of Purim is read from the Megillah a special scroll. Purim takes place during the twelfth month of the hebrew calendar.

This year Purim begins at sundown on March 19th.

At the time of Purim we are commanded to fulfill 4 mitzvot (good deeds) :

1. Mishloach Manot - sending gifts to friends and family

2. Matanot l'Evyonim - sending gifts to the poor

3. Listening to the megillah (story of the book of Esther)

4. Participating in the purim feast and being festive!

Join the community on March 19th as we read the megillah in costume and high spirits.

Also come along in costume as the silliness continues on Sunday at a joint community Purim party ...