Purim
Hamantaschen Bake Along
Tuesday, February 16 at 2:30 PM
Calling all bakers! Join Cantor Leah Shafritz for a Hamantaschen Bake Along. Together we’ll follow this recipe and share our favorite fillings and folding techniques. All ages are welcome!
We would love for you to donate your Hamentaschen for use at our Purim Palooza (see below). Please individually wrap hamentashen (3 together are great) and drop them off at the temple on Wednesday 2/17 and Thursday 2/18 between 11 and 4 PM.
Trivia Night and CostZOOM Contest!
Saturday, February 20 at 7:00 PM
Join us for an evening of trivia and Temple Shalom friends! The trivia game will be led by trvia professional John Marohn. Your family can play on their own or team up with another family. Both teams need to register.
Costumes encouraged! There will be a CostZOOM contest with prizes for the best costumes in different categories.
Outdoor Purim Palooza!
Sunday, February 21
This year, Purim Palooza looks a little different! We are celebrating safely outdoors and members of all ages are invited. Take A Journey Through Purim, learning about the story of Esther at seven interactive stations. There will be fun, games, and lots of laughter. Plus hot chocolate and hand warmers! We're offering a limited amount of spots during two sessions:
Session 1: 1:15 PM to 3:00PM
Session 2: 1:45 PM to 3:30 PM
Purim Shabbat & Text Study
Friday, February 26 at 6:30 PM on Live Stream
Saturday, February 27 at 9:45 on Zoom
At Friday evening services, we will celebrate Purim with some special festivities and a Megillah reading. At Saturday Text Study, we will explore the story of Purim in more detail.
Thu, December 26 2024
25 Kislev 5785
Purim Tzedakah
Giving to Those in Need
One of the four mitzvot of Purim is called matanot l'evyonim—giving gifts to those less fortunate. Participate by helping us raise funds to support the Newton Food Pantry and Temple Shalom's Community Fridge project. All donations will be split 50/50 between the Temple and the Food Pantry. Please consider donating in any amount that is meaningful to you.
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