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PURIM 5785 WITH CBI
Mishloach Manot ~ Gan Keshet Fundraiser
Let us help you perform the mitzvah of Mishloach Manot - the sending of food to friends and loved ones - a joyful part of the Purim tradition!
This Mishloach Manot distribution is to raise funds for the Gan Keshet Preschool Education Fund. Money from this fund goes to the preschool for equipment and teaching materials.
We’re offering you the chance to participate in two ways:
Donate to give Mishloach Manot to other households and sign up to receive a Mischloach Manot for yourself! See what our offerings include in the form below.
Looking for a place to celebrate Purim? Curious about Jewish traditions? Just looking for an excuse to dress up in costumes, eat sweets, and yell at the top of your lungs!? Join us for Purim 5785!
Purim is a joyous Jewish holiday that commemorates the biblical story of Queen Esther, who helped save the Jewish people from persecution in ancient Persia. It’s a time for celebration, community, and giving back—all with a fun and festive spirit!
Get ready for Purim-spiel based on everybody’s favorite anti-fascist musical- Wicked. Expect some high-flying choreography, shmaltzy musical numbers filled with unforgettable puns, and a story that ties together the struggles of the ancient Babylonian Jews to the Happy Valley Bubble-onian Jews of our very own shul. If you're looking for a joyful way to fight back against the Hamans of the world- come be part of the fun!
Our celebrations and programs will focus on this holiday's four mitzvot: the Megillah reading, Mishloach Manot (giving gifts of food to friends and neighbors), a festive Seudah (feast), and opportunities for Matanot Le’evyonim (donations to those in need).
Our celebrations will highlight key traditions of Purim:
🎭 The story of Purim comes to life with a dramatic and comedic reading of the Book of Esther. Expect costumes, audience participation, song, dance, and plenty of noise—especially when we drown out the name of the villain, Haman!
🥳 Costumes & Festive Atmosphere – People of all ages dress up in fun costumes—some inspired by the Purim story, others just for fun. Feel free to join in!
🎁 Mishloach Manot – sharing gift baskets of food with friends and neighbors
💙 Matanot La’evyonim – charitable giving, this year to our partners, neighbors, and friends over at the Survival Center.
Please register or volunteer for ALL events you plan on attending.
Purim Celebrations on Thursday, March 13: Register below to attend.
THURSDAY, MARCH 13: WICKED PURIM CELEBRATION
Costumes encouraged!
4:30 pm: Wicked: A Musical Purim Production By And For Kids!
On the stage in the CBI social hall
Written and directed by Aram Rubenstein-Gillis and Elijah Burger with a community kids cast! This program is designed for families with school-aged children, but is open to all. Please arrive promptly by no later than 4:20 and give the performers your attention.
5:00-6:00 pm: Dinner for families
In the CBI library, registration required
5:45 pm: Purim Puppet Show and Costume Parade
In the LGA multi-purpose room
With Felicia Sloin and Kate Holdsworth. Designed for families with young children (ages 2-8).
6:45 pm: Full Megillah Reading & A Wicked Purim Spiel...Adult Version. Spiel written and directed by Aram Rubenstein-Gillis.
Get ready for a Purim-spiel based on everybody’s favorite anti-fascist musical, Wicked. Expect some high-flying choreography, shmaltzy musical numbers filled with unforgettable puns, and a story that ties together the struggles of the ancient Babylonian Jews to the Happy Valley Bubble-onian Jews of our very own shul. If you're looking for a joyful way to fight back against the Hamans of the world- come be part of the fun! Designed for adults and teens, but open to all.
8:30 ish (as soon as the Megillah reading ends):
The Party Continues...
In the multi-purpose room at LGA
Dance the night away and enjoy food, cocktails and mocktails. Quiet schmooze space in the LGA library. For adults 21+ only.
Registration required.
Registration is currently full, however you can still join us by volunteering!
Teen Space in the Water Building, March 13
5:30 - 7:00 pm: Costume Making from Found Objects
Teens create fun costumes using repurposed materials in the water building.
7:00 - 8:00 pm: Megillah Reading (Main Event)
An alternative hangout space in the water building for teens who would like to socialize and chill during the megillah reading.
8:00 - 9:00 pm: Teen Mocktail Party & Games
We invite each teen to bring a fun non-alcoholic beverage to mix mocktails, play games, and party in the Water Building.
Hamantaschen Bake, March 12
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 5:00-8:00 pm
Join Bakers Sam & Emmett to help shape and fill the dough for 600 hamantaschen. For adults and teens only, since we will be focused on production. The teen hour will be 7:00-8:00 pm.
Sign up to bake with us here! Space is limited.
Volunteer for Purim! March 12 &13
Volunteer Opportunities
We need many volunteers to make these special events possible (and magical). We need set up/clean up crews, cooks, greeters, ushers, bartenders, and more.
Please sign up here .
Casting Call: A Wicked Purim Spiel… for Adults!
Live out your Broadway dreams! Relive your high school musical theater glory!
Join the cast of A Very Wicked Purim Spiel!
If you love to sing, dance, and dress up in ridiculous costumes, we want you! Our cast of characters includes Dancing Lobsters, Operatic Rabbis, Holistic Roofers, The Log Lady from Twin Peaks, and evil tech bros named Mark Shmuckerberg, Elon Putz, and Treyf Bezos.
If you're looking for a joyful way to fight back against the Hamans of the ancient world—and today—come be part of the fun!
Rehearsal Times: TBD, but we will rehearse as a group 2 times before the show. We will also expect that participants will rehearse their parts at home on their own time.
Sign Up Here
Adult Ed Purim Classes, March 4 & 12
When recounting the story of Purim, we often skip over Chapter Nine of the Megillah, in which the Jewish people are granted permission to violently take revenge against those who sought their demise. We'll study the words of this chapter, and discuss and wrestle with its themes (including Jewish victimhood, power, and revenge). We will also consider this story in the context of living as Jews in this post-October 7th world. All perspectives are welcome, with the expectation that participation will include listening with an open heart and mind.
Purim with the Ohel Minyan, March 14
The Ohel Minyan will hold a morning megillah reading as part of morning minyan [on Friday March 14], starting at 8:15am in the Water Building Garage. A breakfast will follow, with cereal and pie for Pie Day. There will also be challah to enable us to fulfill the mitzvah of a se'udah. All are welcome!
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