Purim @ Kesher Israel
Mitzvot of Purim
Mishloach Manot Fundraiser
Kesher Israel prepares Mishloach Manot packages for all of our members. Pick-up times will be on Purim night and Purim day.
Click here to participate in this important campaign!
Megillah Reading
See below for the schedule of readings both on Erev Purim and Purim day.
Pre-Purim Chesed Opportunities
Chai Lifeline Purim Costume Drive
Now through Purim Day
Kesher will again be partnering with Chai Lifeline this Purim to provide costumes for children undergoing medical treatments and volunteers who visit with them! Please check out the Amazon Wishlist to sponsor a costume or to donate a gently used costume, please email Miriam Cleeman at chesed@kesher.org.
Support important charitable organizations by sending a Purim Card!
Purim is a wonderful opportunity to support Jewish organizations by sending cards to out-of-town family and friends in lieu of Mishloach Manot. Consider ordering Purim cards from one of the following organizations:
Full Purim Schedule
Monday, March 9 - Taanit Esther
- 6:09 am: Fast begins
- 7:00 am: Shacharit
- 6:40 pm: Mincha
- 7:05 pm: Children's costume parade (Main Sanctuary)
- 7:30 pm: Ma'ariv followed by Megillah Reading at 7:40 pm
- Community reading (Main sanctuary)
- Kids reading (Social hall)
- Young Professional reading (The Westin Georgetown - 2350 M St. NW)
- 7:39 pm: Fast ends (if one can, it is preferable to wait until after hearing Megillah to break the fast)
- 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm: Kesher Israel Presents Shushan at Stoney's (Tickets Required)
- 9:30 pm: Late megillah reading (Main Sanctuary)
Tuesday, March 10 - Purim Day
- 6:45 am: Shacharit with Megillah reading (Main Sanctuary)
- 9:00 am: Women's Megillah reading (Main Sanctuary)
- 4:00 pm: Late Megillah reading
- 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Mordechai's Meshuga Games and Activities by Kesher Teens
- 4:45 pm: Mincha
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Annual Kesher Israel Purim Seudah (Registration Required)
- 8:30 pm: Maariv
Sun, August 9 2020
19 Av 5780
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