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Esther’s Wisdom: A Blueprint for Women Leaders
Pozez Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia 8900 Little River Turnpike, FairfaxPurim in China- Community Purim Party
Chabad Lubavitch of Alexandria-Arlington 1307 N Highland St, ArlingtonDC’s Annual Premier Purim Bash!
TheSHUL of the Nation's Capital (Chabad Washington DC) 2110 Leroy Place NW, WashingtonShabbat Purim@WHC – Purim Goes Pop!
Washington Hebrew Congregation 3935 Macomb Street NW, WashingtonPurim Masquerade/Shabbat Dinner – A Purim Bash with Wild West Cuisine!
Chabad Lubavitch of Alexandria-Arlington 1307 N Highland St, ArlingtonPurim Shabbat Dinner
TheSHUL of the Nation's Capital (Chabad Washington DC) 2110 Leroy Place NW, WashingtonWeek of Events
Family Day: Purim Party
Family Day: Purim Party
Purim is just around the corner and you’re invited to celebrate with the Capital Jewish Museum and the Washington Revels! Join us to design your own crowns, masks, and capes, decorate groggers, explore JewCE: the Jewish Comics Experience (complimentary access with a Family Day ticket), and purchase delicious hamantaschen from Sunflower Bakery. Then, don your costumes and …
Esther’s Wisdom: A Blueprint for Women Leaders
Esther’s Wisdom: A Blueprint for Women Leaders
Between International Women’s Day and Purim, we invite all ladies of Northern Virginia to explore Queen Esther’s leadership to become even more courageous, purposeful, and successful leaders. During this powerful workshop, we will explore some Jewish texts with Zina Segal (Pozez JCC Sr. Director, Community Impact and Engagement) and learn leadership skills with Priscilla Askenas …
Pre-Purim Event
Hamantaschen Making for Jews of Color and their Families
Hamantaschen Making for Jews of Color and their Families
Join other Jews of Color and their families to make hamantaschen from scratch! This will be a workshop led by Sara Shamaskin, a skilled baker in our community. We'll make the dough and fillings, and send you home with hamantaschen to bake in your own oven. We will also share Purim stories from around the …
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Purim Unmasked: A Creative Journey of Learning + Art
Purim Unmasked: A Creative Journey of Learning + Art
Get ready for Purim with an evening of learning and creativity! As we prepare for this holiday of bold reversals, colorful costumes, and spirited festivities, join Rabbi Emmanuel to study the story of Queen Esther and Mordechai’s rescue of the Jewish people in Ancient Persia. Through their tale, we’ll explore many of Purim’s rich themes—concealed …
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Purim Shalach Manos Event
Purim Shalach Manos Event
Celebrate Purim with Moishe House Columbia Heights by assembling Shalach Manot gift packages for friends and Matanot La’evyonim packages for those in need. Join us for a meaningful and festive gathering as we spread joy, give back to the community, and embrace the spirit of the holiday!
Jews Around the World Hamantaschen Making and Wine Tasting
Jews Around the World Hamantaschen Making and Wine Tasting
Spend an evening sipping and noshing on something sweet and savory just in time for Purim! We will learn how to make hamantaschen with themes featuring flavors that are inspired by Jews from around the world – think dulce de leche, ube jam, shakshuka, and more. We will also do a tzedakah project in honor …
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Purim Masquerade Party
Purim Masquerade Party
Let's come together in community and partake in the traditions of Purim, a holiday celebrating joyous self-expression and revelry. Join GLOE, the LGBTQ program of the Edlavitch DCJCC, and our partners for a Purim celebration at Franklin Hall. Make sure to come dressed in your best costume for our costume contest (prizes for most creative, …
Women’s Hamentash Bake
Women’s Hamentash Bake
Wednesdays for Women: Join us for a Purim Hamentash Bake RSVP required, light refreshments included
Once Upon a Purim
Once Upon a Purim
Once Upon a Purim This Purim, forget fairy tale endings. We're diving deep into the push and pull that shape every great human story- light and darkness, courage and doubt, power and vulnerability. In true Adas fashion, we'll gather with marbim b'simcha (ever-increasing joy), stepping into Disney's enchanted landscapes to celebrate the connections that …
Purim in China- Community Purim Party
Purim in China- Community Purim Party
Purim In China - Community Purim PartyChabad Lubavitch of Alexandria-ArlingtonInvites you to join us at Purim in China - Purim Party *Delicious Chinese Dinner Buffet*Spectacular Family Entertainment!*Megillah Reading with all the bells and whistles!*Dress up in your Favorite Chinese Costume!*Music, Hamantashen, Graggers and more! Thursday, March 13, 20256:30 PM Location:Outdoor Heated Tent atChabad Lubavitch of …
Manischewitzville: A Purim Getaway
Manischewitzville: A Purim Getaway
Happy Hour: 6:30 pm Spiel and Dance Party: 7:30 pm What should you do when the world feels upside down? Run away with us this Purim to Manishewitzville, a place where your biggest worry is searching for your lost shaker of salt. Experience irreverent, guaranteed-to-offend sketches, themed cocktails and mocktails, and live music at our after-party. Come dressed …
Temple Rodef Shalom Megillah Reading and Party
Temple Rodef Shalom Megillah Reading and Party
7:00 PM Megillah According to Mel Brooks Join the TRS Music Department, Music and Performing Arts Committee, and clergy teams as the TRS performers retell the story of Purim. Don’t forget your costume! 8:30 PM Purimpalooza Join us for Purimpalooza – great food, great cocktails, and schmoozing with friends and friends-to-be. Don’t forget to wear …
That 70’s Purim
That 70’s Purim
Get your groooove on and celebrate Purim with Nova Young Jewish Professionals at Northside Social in Falls Church, VA! -Groovy Bites -Peace & Love Bar with special like The Shushan Sunrise, Mordechai's Mojito's & More! -Fastest Megillah reading in town! -Free Drink with your costume whether you're a hipster Haman, or a Queen Esther! 7:30 doors …
YP Megillah Reading
YP Megillah Reading
Join other young professionals for a Megillah reading at the Westin in Georgetown, followed by hamantaschen. Costumes are encouraged! This is generously sponsored by Justin and Ali Dekelbaum as well as Kesher Israel Congregation.
Purim with DC Minyan
Purim with DC Minyan
MAARIV & MEGILLAH @7:30 PM Two services will take place Thursday evening, both with Ma’ariv and a full kosher Megillah Reading at Friends Meeting of Washington at 7:30 PM. Main Service (Meeting Room, UPSTAIRS): The service you know and love. Parent-Friendly Service (Assembly Room, DOWNSTAIRS): A slightly quicker reading designed for parents to be able to fulfill their obligatgions to …
DC’s Annual Premier Purim Bash!
DC’s Annual Premier Purim Bash!
DC's Greatest Purim Party Is Back Again!! Join HUNDREDS of Young Professionals for the best party in town. Enjoy a delicious Dinner Buffet and a Premium Open Bar (21+) (While supplies last) Invite your friends and come dressed in your best costume, ready to have an amazing time as we say plenty of L'chaim and party the night away! ***GRAND …
YP Purim Party!
YP Purim Party!
Join Kesher for a Purim celebration with LOTS of drinks and food! Come in costume and ready to party. Event ticket includes dinner and an open bar Early Bird Pricing ends on 2/27 Members: $36-40 Non-Members: $45-50 *All Tickets are non-refundable
The Royal Purim Brunch
The Royal Purim Brunch
PURIM IS HEREJoin for a Friday morning Megillah reading, Brunch, and make your own delicious Challah fresh for Shabbat!10:00AM: Challah Bake10:30AM: Fastest Megillah Reading in NOVA!11:00AM: Delicious brunch featuring: Mordechai Mimosas, Achashverosh’s Avocado toast, Haman’s Hamantash, Queen Esther’s Eggs and much more! $15 per person$40 per family
Purim Friday Night
Purim Friday Night
Friday Night Service and Dinner Usher in Shabbat with a user friendly service — enhanced by inspiring explanations and complemented by the stirring melodies of the Jewish composer Shlomo Carlebach. Join us and meet new people at our exciting dinners following services! SPECIAL PURIM SCHEDULE: 5pm – Megilla Reading 5:30pm – Festive Purim Meal 6:30pm …
Friday Purim Seudah/Shabbat Dinner
Friday Purim Seudah/Shabbat Dinner
Join us for the annual Kesher Purim Seudah! This year, because Purim falls on Erev Shabbat, we’ll share a special Friday Purim Seudah/Shabbat Dinner on Friday, March 14. Come to Kesher any time after 5:30 PM and before candle lighting to eat, drink and celebrate the festive Purim Seudah. At 6:56 PM, we …
Shabbat Purim@WHC – Purim Goes Pop!
Shabbat Purim@WHC – Purim Goes Pop!
Boy Bands and Girl Groups and Haman, Oh My! Our annual retelling of the Purim story (a shpiel if you will) is always a highlight of the WHC calendar and this year is no exception. Cantors Bortnick and Hamstra lead the clergy as we pay tribute to some of your favorite pop groups: Spice Girls, …
Purim Masquerade/Shabbat Dinner – A Purim Bash with Wild West Cuisine!
Purim Masquerade/Shabbat Dinner – A Purim Bash with Wild West Cuisine!
Join our Purim Party for Young Jewish Professionals!Doors Open at 6:00 PMMegillah Reading at 6:15 PM, Followed by Purim/Shabbat DinnerDelicious Dinner with Delectable Wild West Themed Dishes! Menu:Bread: Delicious Challah rolls Appetizer: *Bourbon glazed salmon, *Taco salad with salsa dressing, *Black-bean, corn and red pepper salad with cilantro and lime vinaigrette, *Classic coleslaw with sweet …
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Purim Shabbat Dinner
Purim Shabbat Dinner
6:00 PM – Megillah Reading: Hear the story of Purim come to life! Immerse yourself in the tale of courage and miracles as we read the Megillah together.
Followed by Shabbat Dinner: Featuring delicious traditional dishes, lively singing, and an uplifting atmosphere. Expect great company, deep inspiration, and the warmth of Shabbat like …
Friday Night Services with Rabbi Aaron
Friday Night Services with Rabbi Aaron
6:00 pm – Happy Hour 7:00 pm – Service This service is: Inclusive and contemporary with familiar Shabbat elements It’s led by: Rabbi Aaron with Sixth & I’s musicians You can expect: Uplifting music and a thought-provoking sermon It’s a good fit for: Shabbat newcomers or those looking for an unexpected way to wind down
Purim Shabbat
Purim Shabbat
We will be once again be celebrating the holiday of Purim in-person (as well as virtually) at the EDCJCC. We will join together for a Bet Mishpachah festive Purim Celebration. Megilla reading, songs, and a spiel - we've got it all for you. Rabbi Jake will lead us through the Purim story with many laughs …
Purim & Pandas
Purim & Pandas
Join us for a walk around the zoo on March 15th! We will have panda masks to get into the Purim spirit, and cake pops from Baked by Yael.
Purim Party
Purim Party
Get ready for the most epic Purim party of the year! The DC Moishe Houses are teaming up to bring you a night of costumes, celebration, and pure simcha. Come dressed to impress for our costume party—whether you’re going classic, creative, or completely out-of-the-box. Expect delicious hamantaschen, festive drinks, and all the Purim energy you …