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March 17, 2000/10 Adar II, Vol. 52, No.28
Purim feasts, festivities flourishIt's time again for Megillah readings, hamantashen and carnivals. Here is a list of some of the Purim festivities across the Valley:SUNDAY, MARCH 19
Purim Carnival: Noon - 3 p.m.Beth El Congregation, 1118 West Glendale Avenue, Phoenix There will be a moonwalk, petting zoo, game booths, face painting, music and prizes. Call the synagogue at 602-944-3359. Purim Carnival: 11 a.m. Har Zion Congregation, 6140 E. Thunderbird Road, Scottsdale The festivities begin with a costume contest at 11 a.m., followed by storytelling. There will be 16 game and skill booths, and carnival games begin at noon. Call the synagogue at 480-991-0720. Purim Carnival: Noon-3p.m. Temple Beth Sholom, 3400 N. Dobson Road, Chandler Joint effort between Temple Beth Sholom, Temple Emanuel and the Tri-City Jewish Community Center. There will be inflatable entertainment from KIDZONE, carnival games, hamantashen and goldfish. Children wearing a Purim costume will receive a free bag of popcorn. Call the Tri-City JCC, 480-897-0588. Purim Carnival: Noon Temple Solel, 6805 E. McDonald Drive, Paradise Valley This carnival is presented by the temple's youth group and includes food, games, pony, rides, face-painting, a dunk tank and more. The proceeds from this event will benefit Camp Swift, a camp for disadvantaged children from the Phoenix metropolitan area. Call the temple at 480-991-7414. MONDAY, MARCH 20
Purim dinner and program: 5:30p.m.Beth El Congregation, 1118 West Glendale Avenue, Phoenix Bring a dairy dinner at 5:30 p.m. The Ma'ariv service begins at 6 p.m., followed by the Megilla reading, program and singing at 6:15 p.m. There will be a special Purim activity for children in preschool through second grade which begins at 6:15 and culminates into a costume parade. Call the synagogue at 602-944-3359. A Safari Purim Shpiel: 5:30p.m. Temple Chai, 4645 E. Marilyn Road, Phoenix Bring your own dairy dinner at 5:30 p.m. At 6:15 p.m., there will be Purim activities for children and adults. The Megillah reading and "A Safari Purim," presented by the Temple Chai Junior Choir, at 7 p.m. Wear a costume. Call the synagogue at 602-971-1234. Purim dinner and service: 6:00p.m. Temple Emanuel, 5801 S. Rural Road, Tempe Bring dairy dinner at 6 p.m. and listen to the reading of the Megillah at 7 p.m. An adult reading will be at 8 p.m. The theme is "Hats on Parade" and everyone is encouraged to wear hats of all types. Call the temple at 480-838-1414. TUESDAY, MARCH 21
Moroccan Purim: 5:30p.m.Ashley Manor, 1380 S. Price Road, Chandler Chabad of the East Valley hosts a party themed "Moroccan Purim." Megillah reading and slide show at 5:30 p.m., a Moroccan buffet at 6 p.m. The cost is $18 for adults and $12 for children. RSVP to Chabad at 480-753-5366. Festive Purim Meal: 5:00p.m Chabad of Phoenix, 2110 E. Lincoln Drive, Phoenix. Cost: $25 Call Chabad at 602-944-2753. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22
Purim for singles: 7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.Chabad Lubavitch Center, 2110 E. Lincoln Drive, Phoenix Costumes desired but not required. Cost: $8. RSVP to 602-944-2753 or 602-867-1743. |
