Purim 2026 | 5786
Happy Holidays! Hag Sameah! חג שמח
Purim recounts an ancient tale of humor and challenge, remembering Queen Esther, Mordecai, and the Jews of Shushan. Purim encourages us to stand proud as Jews and stand against prejudice and injustice.
See below for more information on how we'll be observing Purim. From hamantaschen baking, to volunteer opportunities, all the way to a full blown arcade celebration!
We look forward to celebrating together as a community on Thursday, March 2. Hag Sameah!
Community Hamentaschen Baking
Wednesday, February 25 | 10 AM - 2 PM
Friday, February 27 | 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Calling all bakers and baking enthusiasts!
Join us in our Beth El kitchen for baking sessions where we'll roll out dough, fill it with an assortment of sweet fillings, and expertly shape hamentaschen. that are as beautiful as they are delicious. Together, let's infuse our Purim celebrations with the sweetness of friendship, tradition, and community spirit.
These hamentaschen will be enjoyed at our Purim celebrations, and will enhance Mishloach Manot packages for seniors in our community.
We'll provide all the necessary ingredients and equipment. Please bring an apron if you prefer to wear one.
Purim Events
Purim Celebration | Game On!
Monday, March 2 | 5:00 PM
Join us at the Beth El arcade, where classic arcade games meet timeless Purim traditions. Enjoy classic games like air hockey, skeeball, Pacman & others, Megillah reading, a festive Purim meal, and lots of Hamentaschen. After the Megillah, the night levels up. DJ Jonah drops the beat, desserts roll out, and the arcade stays open at full power as the celebration turns into a high energy Purim
party. Come in costume, bring your energy, and get ready to play.
One night. Many levels. Endless Purim joy.
Evening Schedule
5:00 PM | Family Fun Festival begins
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Kick off the night with inflatables, arcade games, crafts, and Tikkun Olam & Hesed Opportunities - fun for all ages!
6:00 PM | Festive Community Dinner
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Enjoy dinner & Hamentaschen with synagogue friends
7:00 PM | Megillah Reading
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We gather in the Stone Family Sanctuary to read Megillat Esther and rejoice in the telling of the Purim story.
8:30 PM | DJ Jonah, Hamantaschen, and More Purim Fun
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Get ready to rock out to the best of the 80s with BETAMAXX! Dance, play, nosh on hamantaschen, and celebrate together.
Purim Mitzvots
On Purim we learn that Jewish joy is present in the pleasure we give and receive. Simple, caring gestures of attentiveness and compassion toward others. Offers of assistance. Efforts to help. Taking time to listen and cry with one another. Doing what’s right. Being sensitive and acting ethically are sources of deep Jewish joy and gratification. This Purim, mindful of the plight of hostages still held captive and neighbors seeking to rebuild after destructive fires, we pause on Purim to find life’s joy even when it’s hard.
Mishloah Manot for Beth El-ders
Tuesday, March 3
On Purim, we have a special opportunity to extend our love and gratitude to our seniors through the Mitzvah of Mishloah Manot. These packages will be filled with an array of holiday treats, including the hamentaschen baked at Beth El, and assembled at our Purim Celebration on Monday, March 2.
If you are available to deliver Mishloah Manot packages to Beth El-ders on Tuesday, March 3, please email Dvora at dvinick@cbe.org.