Purim is the festival that commemorates the breathtaking victory over the murderous designs of Haman. It is observed on the fourteenth day of the Hebrew month of Adar. In the event that there are 2 months of Adar (as this year 5763 - 2003) - due to the reconciliation of the Jewish Calendar which is Lunar and the secular/world calendar which is Solar, - Purim is celebrated in the second Adar. This joyous festival reveals the hidden Hand of G-d in the events of man. It is a day to be celebrated by the entire family -- not only adults and boys and girls past Bar/Bas Mitzvah, but youngsters too should be encouraged to fulfill the mitzvot of Purim.
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The Mitzvot Of Purim
Listen to The Megillah
To re-live the miraculous events of Purim, we listen to the reading of the Megillah (the Scroll of Esther) on Purim eve and again on Purim Day. Whenever Haman's name is mentioned, we twirl graggers and stamp our feet to "drown out" his evil name. Tell the children Purim is the only time when it's a mitzvah to make noise!
Send Gifts of Food
On Purim we emphasize the importance of Jewish unity and friendship by sending gifts of food to friends. Send a gift of at least two kinds of ready-to-eat foods (for example, pastry, fruit, beverage), to at least one friend on Purim day. It is proper that men send to men and women to women. Sending these gifts should be done through a third party. Children, in addition to sending their own gifts of food, make enthusiastic messengers.
Give Gifts to the Needy
Concern for the needy is a year-round responsibility for the Jew. On Purim, particularly, it is a special mitzvah to remember the poor. Give charity to at least two, but preferably more, needy individuals on Purim day. The mitzvah is best fulfilled by giving directly to the needy. If, however, you cannot find poor people, place at least several coins into pushkas (charity boxes). Even small children should fulfill this mitzvah.
Eat The Festive Meal
As on all festivals, we celebrate Purim with a special festive meal on Purim Day, when family and friends gather together to rejoice in the Purim spirit.
Celebrate Purim in "Morocco"!
Thursday, March 21st 2019 @ 5:00 PM
Megillah Reading
Festive meal
Costume Masquerade
Each child in a costume will receive a prize
Come in costume and join our Purim festivities!
RSVP by March 12 at www.ansheiroosevelt.org or ansheiroosevelt@gmail.com or 609-448-2526