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Purim Evening Celebration
Saturday, March 23, 2024 • 13 Adar II 5784
6:00 PM - 9:30 PMBeth El Temple, 2626 Albany Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117Join the Beth El and B'nai Tikvoh-Sholom families as we celebrate Purim together! Early evening events for families with young children, followed by a festive community dinner, Kahoot! trivia, and the Megillah reading!
6:00-6:30pm The Story of Esther: An Interactive Purim Program (geared toward 0-5 year olds and their families)
Come in costume for Purim songs, a costume parade, a fun, interactive telling of the story of Esther and more! All are invited to join us for dinner after.
6:30-7:15pm Se’udah Shleesheet - Festive Dinner for All (dinner will be dairy)
7:15-7:40pm Shabbat Mincha
7:40-9:15pm Ma’ariv, Havdalah, and Megillah Reading
Put on your costumes and join us for a festive reading of the Megillah of Esther, complete with singing, a costume parade, Kahoot! trivia, and more!
9:15 Hamantaschen and other Nosh
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Registration for dinner has closed, but we hope you'll join us for the programs and festivities! Please note: no walk-ins for dinner can be accepted.
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