Mitzvot of Purim
Mishloach Manot Drive
Contribute to the Kesher Israel Mishloach Manot campaign. All members receive a Mishloach Manot bag over Purim and you could be recognized for making it happen!
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Megillah Reading
See below for the schedule of readings both on Erev Purim and Purim day.
Purim Reference Material
Matanot L'Evyonim
100% of funds raised go to support needy recipients both in Israel and in our local community. Contribute through Kesher by Purim day to participate.
Click here to give to Matanot L'Evyonim through Kesher!
Purim Seudah
Join us at 1255 25th at 4:30pm. Registration required.
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Purim Programming @ Kesher
NEW! Kesher Kids Purim Arts and Crafts
Sunday, February 26, 2023, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM at Kesher Israel
Kesher Israel Presents: Purim on the Rocks
Monday, March 6, 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM , Clubhouse DC
The Annual Kesher Israel Purim Seudah
Tuesday, March 7, 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM , 1255 25th St NW
Purim Chesed Opportunities
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 6 - Taanit Esther
- 5:15 am: Fast begins
- 7:05 am: Shacharit
- 5:35 pm: Mincha (Kesher Main Sanctuary)
- 6:20 pm: Maariv followed by Megillah Reading (6:35 pm)
- Kesher Sanctuary
- Young Professionals (Four Seasons Georgetown)
- 6:36 pm: Fast ends (if one can, it is preferable to wait until after hearing Megillah to break the fast)
- 7:30 pm: Kesher Israel Presents: Purim on the Rocks at Clubhouse DC (Registration Required)
- 9:30 pm: Late Megillah Reading (Kesher Main Sanctuary)
Tuesday, March 7 - Purim Day
- 6:45 am: Shacharit with Megillah Reading (Kesher Main Sanctuary)
- 9:00 am: Women's Megillah Reading (Kesher Main Sanctuary)
- The women's megillah reading is sponsored by friends of Sheri Adler and Didi Saiman L’iluy Nishmat Lianna Saiman z”l ליענה תקוה בת ידידיה ז״ל
- 3:40 pm: Mincha (Kesher Main Sanctuary)
- 4:00 pm: Late Megillah Reading
- 4:30 pm: The Annual Kesher Israel Purim Seudah at 1255 25th Street (Registration Required)
- 8:00 pm: Maariv (Kesher Main Sanctuary)
Thu, March 23 2023
1 Nisan 5783
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