Purim 5786

PURIM SCHEDULE

Fast of Esther, Monday Morning, March 2
Dawn (Fast Begins) | 5:20 am
Morning Service (Shahrit) | 7:05 am
(continues into) 

Eve of Purim Night, Monday, March 2
Minha (men wear tefillin) | 5:30 pm
Evening Service, Arbit | 6:00 pm
Reading of Megillah | 6:10 pm
End of Fast | 6:09 pm
Late Reading of Megillah | 8:00 pm

Purim Day, Tuesday, March 3
Shahrit | 7:30 am
Morning Reading of Megillah | 8:00 am
Women’s Megillah Reading | 8:00 am
Late Morning Reading of Megillah | 11:00 am
Minha & Arbit Services | 5:30 pm
End of Day | 6:11 pm

Sisterhood Mishloah Manot

5786 ordering deadline:
11 pm on Wednesday, February 11

Once again, the Sisterhood is offering members an opportunity to send Mishloah Manot to other members of our congregation.  

For details on how to order, click here >>

Matanot L’Ebyonim

It is one of the mitzvot of Purim to give charity to the poor, Matanot L’Ebyonim. Your online gift or check made out to the “Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund,” will be distributed by Rabbi Soloveichik on Purim to those in need. 

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CSI Youth Purim Palooza

Monday Evening, March 2 | During Megillah Reading
Dropoff in Fidanque Youth Room at 6:00 pm

While adults attend the evening Megillah reading, our younger congregants can enjoy a fun and entertaining program led by Dalya & Jake!

Children under the age of 5 must be accompanied by an adult.

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Women’s Megillah Reading

Purim morning, Tuesday, March 3 | Ages 12-120

New readers are warmly invited to participate. Any woman or girl who has passed her 12th Hebrew birthday (whether or not a “Bat Mitzvah Ceremony” has been held) should contact Mrs. Lisa Rohde as soon as possible for an assignment (as short as 3 verses). With the audio available on the Synagogue’s website, learning a part is made very mobile and accessible.

Purim Breakfast

Purim morning, Tuesday, March 3 | Following Megillah Reading

Following the readings of the megillah, our congregation enjoys a festive Purim Breakfast. We welcome sponsorships to help ensure that we have we have plenty of hamentashen to go around!

To sponsor, click here >>

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