Purim

In 2014, we'll celebrate Purim on Sunday, March 16.

The schedule and locations below were for 5773 (2013).
The 5774 details will be updated in the autumn.

From USCJ:  Purim Resources
From Jvillage Network:  * 5773 Purim Kit * | The Holiday | Traditions | Holiday Food
To fulfill the mitzvah of giving matanot l'evyonim (gifts to the poor) on Purim...
  Please bring a donation of hotel/travel-sized toiletries to Sunday morning's Purim celebration or to the Community Purim Carnival.  Your contributions will be donated to The Ark.  If you'd like to bring yours ahead of time, a box will be available in the CRZ lobby.  Thank you!

Tuesday, February 12, at UChicago
7:30 – Latke Hamantasch Debate

Friday, February 22, at CRZ
6:30 – Family Institute Purim Dinner

Saturday, February 23, at KAMII
6:00 p.m. – The community celebrates Purim—a multi-age celebration with havdalah, kosher dairy dinner, klezmer music, Megillah reading, Purim Schpiel, and party.  See full details!  RSVP for the 6:30 dinner by phoning 773.752.2770 or emailing reservations@rodfei.org by noon on Wednesday, February 20.

Sunday, February 24, at CRZ
   9:00 a.m. – Morning service with full reading of the Megillah by Rabbi Ken Hollander
11:30 a.m. – Abridged Megillah reading with participation from the whole community – children, teens, adults, parents, and grandparents – followed by a costume parade
1:00-3:00 p.m. – Community Purim Carnival