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Purim 2025

 Your Complete Guide to Purim 2025

For Zachor & Purim Halchic Guidelines for 5785, click here!

 
Purim Times

 

Taanit Esther/ Erev Purim

Thursday, March 13th

Fast Begins: 5:58am

Shacharit: 7:15am

Mincha: 6:35pm

Maariv: 7:25pm

Fast Ends: 7:34pm

Megillah: 7:35pm

Maariv/ Megillah: 10:00pm

 

 

 

 

Purim
Friday, March 14th
 
Shacharit  at 6:45am, followed by Megillah (Main Sanctuary)
 
Shacharit at 7:30am, followed by Megillah (Gym)
 
Shacharit 8:30am, followed by Megillah (Main Sanctuary)
 
Megillah Only 10:30am (Main Sanctuary)
 
Mincha 1:40pm
 
Candle lighting: 6:43pm
 
Mincha/Maariv: 6:48pm
 

 

 


 

Matanot Le’Evyonim

It is a mitzvah provide monetary support for poor people on Purim through Matanot Le’Evyonim. MSJC is supporting the Jewish Community Council (JCC) of Washington Heights. On Purim day, they will distribute tzedakah to hundreds of people in our neighborhood who need our support. Donations can be made at www.jccwashingtonheights.org/donate/ or  www.mtsinaishul.com/purim-donations or  Venmo to @Yaakov-Taubes. Please note donation as Matanot Le’Evyonim.

Machazit HaShekel 

In remembrance of the half-shekel that was donated annually to the Temple treasury in the month of Adar, your Machazit HaShekel donations will help support the Shul’s operating budget. Please help support the Shul by making a donation. www.mtsinaishul.com/purim-donations

 
Mishloach Manot Campaign
Deadline: Monday, March 9th
Join us in supporting the shul while gifting your friends and shul community members delicious treats!
Send to all 2025 members for $200 or to individual members for $5 per package ($25 minimum). Reciprocity options available.
 

 


 

PRE PURIM EVENTS:

Purim Pre-Game Cocktail Hour
Motzei Shabbat, March 8th, 8:30 pm

Let’s get boozy! Come and learn how to craft classic drinks at this pre-Purim cocktail making event led by spirit enthusiast Reuben Berman. Shake (or stir) it up and pour some Martinis and Manhattans with your friends! 
Want to enjoy a cocktail but don’t want the alcohol?
Mocktail options will be available!

Early Bird: Members $28 | Not-yet-members $32
After 2/16: Members $32 | Not-yet-members $36
Registration closes 3/3.

https://www.mtsinaishul.com/form/purim-pre-game-cocktails

 

Kids Pre-Purim Silent DJ!
Wednesday, March 12th, 5:00pm
Get in a celebrate-the-miracles-of-Purim mood with the epic return of the silent DJ. Pick your playlist and bring your energy. Don't dance? Come and vibe with good music and activities. Dinner will be served. Registration closes March 5th. $15 members, $18 for not-yet-members, $5 eating adults and toddlers 12-23 months.
 

 

PURIM EVENTS!

Poke Bowls! Pizza! Purim! Chagiga
Thursday, March 13th,
after 7:40 pm Megila reading

Join us for a community Purim Chagiga! Feast on poke bowls and pizza, play MSJC Bingo, and participate in a costume contest!

Early bird: $15 | After 3/3: $18
Walk-ins: $20
Sign up online:
 https://www.mtsinaishul.com/form/purim-25
 
 
Purim Open House at the Taubes family
Friday, March 14th, 10:30am-12:30pm
Rabbi and Rebbetzin Taubes invite the community to an Open House on Purim day. Enjoy Purim ruach and Hors d’oeuvres with the Taubes family! Email office@mtsinaishul.com for the address.
 

 
 
  
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