Wednesday, March 16, 7:00pm – Purim, one of our most joyous festivals, approaches. Let’s come together in person this year and make a fuss. Costumes are encouraged. The theme is “Backyard Classy”—anything goes, from elegant evening wear to retro look or even something sassy. There will be a lively Megillah reading. Create a Purim-Shpiel (short, comedic skit)!
Celebrate Purim with Congregation Emanu-El. We’ve got some sweet prizes to give away! Lastly, we will provide a wine pairing with delish hors d’oeuvres. And, for sure, we will serve yummy hamantaschen. We will collect money for the vulnerable folks on Victoria’s streets. Funds collected will be handed out, along with some eats.
Space limited to 50 people. Double vaccination required. To register: info@congregationemanuel.ca. We’re looking forward to seeing you!
ḤAG PURIM SAMEAḤ
Religious Services Committee
Summary of event details
- Date: March 16, 2022
- Time: 7:00pm start
- Where: Location given on registration
- Cost: optional donation
- Registration: info@congregationemanuel.ca
Monday, March 9, 2020: A Purim Celebration—Each of us knows someone who inspires us. This special individual may be a fictional superhero (think comic book) or a real-life person (say actor, activist, mentor, singer, etc.). Or, perhaps they are one of the protagonists in the beloved Book of Esther. 
Sunday, March 1, 2020, 7-9 pm at Congregation Emanu-El—Why do we wear masks on Purim? Why do we party and drink alcohol? Why did the early rabbis say that Purim will be the only holiday that exists in the messianic era, when all other holidays are gone? And, most of all, why has all this juicy information been kept secret for so long? Join Rabbi Matt Ponak for a mystical look at the inner dimensions of this ancient holiday. This class is a spiritual preparation for Purim, a holiday that takes us beyond good and evil and into the unity of all existence. This event is for teens and adults only.
Monday, March 9, 2020 — Purim is coming, don’t miss out! To help you celebrate this joyous festival, we will be offering a light dinner buffet and then a Megillah reading at 7:00 pm.
On Wednesday March 20, Emanu-El celebrated Leil Purim in grand style. Participants young and old showed up fully attired. Our gathering included “women” with matching blue hair and dresses, some in imperial/palatial garb, tux and top hat, and even a sexy police officer. And, who can forget the appearance of Wonder Rabbi? There was a make-up artist on hand, and a karaoke machine for the post-megillah festivities.
Sunday, March 10, 2019 10 am to 12 noon, Jewish Community Center, 3636 Shelbourne Street — The Jewish Federation of Victoria & Vancouver Island, PJ Library, PJ Our Way & Congregation Emanu-El invite everyone to a Purim Carnival on Sunday, March 10, 2019 from 10 am to 12 pm at the Jewish Community Center of Victoria, 3636 Shelbourne Street. This is a free Family Event featuring carnival games, magician, costume parade, hamantashen, snacks and drinks. Come in costume and win a prize! For more info or to volunteer, please email 
February 28 — Bake or buy delicious cookies for distribution through Victoria Dandelion Society to people living on the street. Proper observance of Purim includes Matanot l’evyonim (gifts to the poor).
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