Purim

 Purim, a time of merriment and great fun, is one of the happiest of Jewish holidays. The festival of Purim derives from the biblical story of Esther and commemorates the Jewish people’s success over people who tried to destroy them.

 

Significant of Purim is the sending of Shalah Manot baskets (special Purim foods and other gifts) to ones’ friends and neighbors.  Sisterhood makes this mitzvah easy by making the baskets for the congregants to send to each other.  For more information on sending Purim baskets, click here.

Click here to view all the generous companies that donated to the Shalah Manot bags for Purim 2023.

Click here for the Megillah reading text we use at our services.

A Wicked, Wicked Man sung by Hazzan Shamash

“The Purim Song” by the Maccabeats

Kermit the Frog parodies Purim

PURIM RECIPES:
Hamentashen from Willa Gerber

PURIM FOR ADULTS:
History of Purim 
The Jewish Holiday of Purim
Purim and Iran–Startling parallels between ancient Persia and Israel’s predicament today

PURIM FOR CHILDREN:
Purim Coloring Pages from aish.com
 NSW BJE (Board of Jewish Education) links for Purim