Celebrate Purim 2026

Purim Begins on Monday, March 2

Get your costumes and groggers ready for Purim, the holiday of joy and laughter! As we read in the Book of Esther, "Mordechai sent dispatches to all the Jews... to observe the fourteenth and fifteenth days of Adar every year... as days of feasting and merrymaking, and as an occasion for sending gifts (mishloach manot) to one another and presents to the poor" (Esther 9:20-22). We'll have opportunities for participants of all ages to hear the Megillah and celebrate the triumph of Esther and Mordechai over the wicked Haman. Below you will find a schedule of Beth Am Purim celebrations as well as Purim resources.

SPONSORED BY BETH AM WOMEN

• Purim Goodies for College Students, Sponsored by Beth Am Women
  SIGN UP by Tuesday, February 3.
• Beth Am Women Hamantaschen Baking for Care Packages
  Sunday, February 22, Three Shifts: (1) 9 AM-12 PM; (2) 11:30 AM-2:30 PM; (3) 2-5 PM, Social Hall & Kitchen | SIGN UP by Tuesday, February 3.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19

• NEW TIME! 7:30 PM | The Scroll of Esther — Reading a Silly Story Seriously, For Adults; Taught by Rabbi Yoel Kahn
  Zoom
  REGISTER at newlehrhaus.org

SUNDAY, MARCH 1

• 10:45 AM | Celebrate Purim in "Zooshan" — An Animal-Themed Purim Shpiel and Carnival, For All Ages
  Shpiel in the Sanctuary, Carnival on the Upper Campus
  CARNIVAL ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED (with three options to pay — online, at the door, or via Venmo).

MONDAY, MARCH 2

• 4:45 PM | Conference Room: Pre-Purim Shindig for "After Party" Empty Nesters (and Those Soon to Be)
  The After Party is a community of congregants who are recent or soon-to-be empty nesters, as well as those exploring the fun, focus, and possibilities of midlife. Join the After Party for pizza, a hamataschen competition, and lots of fun, prior to the Beth Am Adult Purim Shpiel and Party. REGISTER
• 6:00 PM | Purim Shpiel & Celebration: Megillah Reading and Costume Party
  IN PERSON ONLY, Social Hall | REGISTRATION REQUIRED

*Purim Tzedakah Project: One of the mitzvot of Purim is giving matanot la’evyonim (gifts to the poor). We encourage you to give generously to support the Jewish Family and Children's Services' collection of feminine products. JFCS is actively addressing period poverty by collecting and distributing free feminine hygiene products — including pads, liners, tampons, and cups —through their pantry services. Please bring your feminine product donations with you when you come to celebrate Purim at Beth Am.