Purim is coming!

Purim is Wednesday, March 7^th & 8^th!   

Everyone dresses up, rejoices, drinks, and enjoys themselves. It is an easy holiday to celebrate compared too many of the Jewish holidays. While we are enjoying our Purim celebration (and I hope to see you all there no matter your age – Purim is not just for kids.), remember that the laws include the giving of two Matanot – two gifts. First, everyone is obligated to give gifts to their friends. Mishloach Manot must include at least two types of ready to eat food items and must be presented to a least one friend. This is an easy way to thank those around you for simply being important in your life and include them in your Purim celebration. And second, everyone is obligated concerning Matanot Le'evyomin. Everyone must give a gift of money sufficient for one meal to at least 2 poor people. We will have a creative opportunity to perform this mitzvah at our celebration this year. 

Participate to the fullest this Purim. Dress in costume, eat Hammantaschen, attend a Purim carnival (BAUSY throws the best on in town!), hear the Megillah being read, join our community Seudah,  give Mishloach Manot and tzedekah to the poor.