The holiday of Purim begins this year on Thursday, March 13.
Plenty of opportunities exist in Tidewater to participate in Purim festivities to commemorate Haman’s failed plot to destroy the Jews of Persia.
The reading of the Megillah, Purim Carnivals, Purim Parties, and Purimspiels are all taking place throughout the community. Gather some noisy groggers, lush Esther wigs, and evil Haman beards and get ready for some fun and some hamantaschen.
🧿B’nai Israel Congregation
🎊Purim Seuda
Friday, March 14
12 – 2:30 pm
Moonbounce, catered food, children’s entertainers, Divrei Torah, Leibedig Music.
$18/adults, $12/child, $75/family max.
B’nai Israel Congregation
Information: Liba Eisenberg at 215-266-6358. RSVP: office@bnaiisrael.org.
🧿Congregation Beth El
🎊Purim Carnival
Sunday, March 16
10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Carnival booth games, mask making, bounce house, face painting, costume fashion show, balloon artist. Light lunch included.
No charge.
Congregation Beth El
RSVP by March 10: 757-625-7821
🧿Jewish Virginia Beach
🎊Megillah reading
Thursday, March 13
7:15 pm
Jewish Virginia Beach
🎊Big Purim event!
Friday, March 14
5 pm
A lively celebration featuring music, food, costumes, and lots of fun. Megillah reading and the observance of all four Purim mitzvot.
Jewish Virginia Beach
RSVP: office@jewishvb.org or 757-938-0625.
🧿Kehillat Bet Hamidrash Synagogue (KBH)
🎊Movie and Megillah reading with Temple Israel
Thursday, March 13
6 pm: One Night with the King (a retelling of the biblical story of Esther.
7 pm: Intermission and Megillah reading before continuing the movie.
No charge.
Kehillat Bet Hamidrash Synagogue
Information: 757-495-8510 or kbhsynagogue@gmail.com.
🧿Ohef Sholom Temple
🎊OSTY’s TOON-Tastic Purim Carnival
Sunday, March 9
10 am – 12 pm
Included with the purchase of a wristband: unlimited games (including all inflatables), face painting, balloon artist, crafts. One Meal Combo (hamburger, veggie burger or hot dog, chips and a drink).
All-You-Can-Play Wristbands: $30 through March 8, $35 at the door.
Ohef Sholom Temple
Information: osty@ohefsholom.org or 757-625-4295.
🎊Purimshpiel: Wicked
Thursday, March 13
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Tickets: $18/adults, $10/children 2-12 years old, children under 2/no charge.
Includes dinner and the Shpiel.
Ohef Sholom Temple
Information: ohefsholom.org or 757-625-4295.
🧿Simon Family JCC
🎊PJ Library in Tidewater’s Operation Hamantaschen
Sunday, March 9
1 – 4 pm.
No charge.
Sandler Family Campus.
Reserve a time slot for your family and friends to make hamantaschen together and come in costume.
Information: contact Sarah Cooper at SCooper@ujft.org.
🧿Temple Emanuel
🎊Family Shabbat – Purim
Friday, March 14
6 – 8 pm
No charge.
Temple Emanuel
Information: 757-428-2591 or
office@tevb.org.
🎊Temple Lev Tikvah
Megillah Reading
Thursday, March 13
7:30 pm
A variety of deafening noisemakers, hilarious songs, costume competition, and winning hamantaschen.
Temple Lev Tikvah
Information: jzobe@aol.com or 757-617-0334.
🧿Temple Israel
🎊Shabbat Shenanigans
Friday, March 7
6 pm
Kid-friendly dinner, program and service.
RSVP: 757-489-4550.
🎊Movie and Megillah reading with Kehillat Bet Hamidrash Synagogue (KBH)
Thursday, March 13
6 pm: One Night with the King (a retelling of the biblical story of Esther).
7 pm: Intermission and Megillah reading before continuing the movie.
No charge.
Kehillat Bet Hamidrash Synagogue
Information: 757-495-8510 or kbhsynagogue@gmail.com.
🎊Purim morning services
Friday, March 14
8 am
Zoom
Call 757-489-4550 for zoom number.
🎊Purim Feast, Purim Spelling Bee, Shabbat Eve Services, Dessert Oneg Shabbat
Friday, March 14
5 pm
Spelling Bee is for adults and children, prizes awarded to each age group’s winner.
No charge. Voluntary contributions for dinner gratefully accepted.
Temple Israel
RSVP: 757-489-4550 for dinner.