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Mishloach Manot
Purim Carnival
Purim Programs
SERVICE SCHEDULE
Thursday, March 13
Join Ansche Chesed for a Wicked Purim Shpiel and Megilah Reading
7:15pm in the Sanctuary
Somewhere Over in Shushan, We’ll be Defying Royalty!
Join us for a Wicked Purim at Ansche Chesed, including a lively megilah reading, a children’s costume parade, and a Wicked Purim Shpiel! All ages welcome.
Join us in-person or via livestream at AnscheChesed.org/MegillahReading
Minyan M’at Megillah Reading: 7pm in Hirsch Hall
Join M’at for Tisch for Purim. A tisch—a friendly gathering around a table to celebrate, drink a l’chayim, sing a bit, nosh a bit, and hear a little bit of Torah. Traditionally, tisches were done for the groom before a wedding, or on Shabbat with a rebbe. We are doing it 21st century style havurah style–ourselves!
During Megillah reading, we have an amazing slideshow with some Purim Torah, some commentary on the Megillah itself, some fun pictures, and some classic art depicting scenes in the Megillah. Between the chapters, we will be singing Purim parodies (mainly in English). Feel free to bring any handheld instruments. M’athattans and Shushan Shpritzes will be served. Light nibbles and hamantaschen will be provided as well. RSVPs requested to help the organizers.
West Side Minyan, Minyan Rimonim, and TeleTefila Megillah Reading: 7pm in 5 North or on Zoom
The West Side Minyan, Minyan Rimonim, and TeleTefila will hold Purim services beginning at 7pm with song and schmoozing, with Ma’ariv at 7:30pm followed by Megillah Reading.
Friday, March 14
Megillah Reading: 7am in the Mayer Cavalier Chapel
Morning Minyan will include the full Megillah reading. Join us In-Person or via Zoom at AnscheChesed.org/WeekdayMinyan
MISHLOACH MANOT
AC members can pick up their bags on Erev Purim, Thursday night, March 13 during megillah reading and Friday, March 14 from 9am to 1pm in the lobby.
Want to be a mega-mensch? Help stuff the Mishloach Manot bags on Sunday, March 9 at 1:30pm following the annual Purim Carnival and/or deliver packages to home-bound members of the community. If you’re interested in volunteering, or need your bag delivered, please email Martin Sivorinovsky.
PURIM CARNIVAL
Sunday, March 9 from 10:30am – 1:30pm in Hirsch Hall
Join us for a festive Purim celebration – fun for all ages! Kids and adults are encouraged to come in costume, and are invited to join our exciting Costume Parade at 11:50am! All are welcome!
Register online to purchase all-access wristbands at a reduced price. Each wristband includes 1 Open Gym session and unlimited games. $30 online, $35 at the door.
Gym session spaces are limited – RSVP now!
HERE’S HOW YOU CAN HELP:
Sponsor a booth: Please fill out the form HERE.
Donate supplies: Order directly from our Amazon Wishlist! Make sure to place all orders by Wednesday, March 13.
Volunteer at the Carnival: Adults, teens and tweens are welcome to volunteer. Shifts are available between 10am and 1:45pm. Fill out the Volunteer Sign Up form here!
Spread the word about the Carnival: Email your school mailing lists, post on Facebook, and tell your friends. The more, the merrier!
PURIM PROGRAMS
Purim Celebration with Song and Wine
Sunday, March 9 from 2-4pm in 5 North
Let’s celebrate Purim with wine and song! Adults 21+ are invited for a celebration with friends and fellow AC members.
There will be singing, desserts, and wine. Costumes optional.
Please RSVP promptly so we can order an appropriately festive amount of libations.
Shushan Purim Kiddush Conversation: The Rich History of Jews in the Persian-Speaking World, with Ruben Shimonov
Saturday, March 15 during Kiddush (around 12:45pm) in the Multipurpose Room
How did Jewish communities end up east of the Land of Israel? Join us as we explore the deep-rooted history of Persian-speaking Jews, including the Jews of Iran, Central Asia, and the Caucasus. Ruben Shimonov, Educator and National Director of the American Sephardi Federation’s Sephardi House will take us on a journey spanning 2600 years. As we come together on Shushan Purim, this exploration couldn’t be more timely!
Please RSVP to help us plan, walk-ins also welcome.
