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Purim 5782

Celebrate Purim at B'nai Amoona
Todah Rabbah ~ Thank You Very Much ~ to our generous Purim sponsors, our B'nai Amoona Board of Trustees!

What is
Purim?

We read in the Book of Esther that the Jewish people in the ancient city of Shushan were threatened by the evil prime minister Haman. Haman convinced King Ahasuerus to kill all the Jews after Mordecai, the Jewish leader, refused to bow down to Haman. Haman cast lots to determine the date of when to kill the Jewish people - the 13th of Adar - but Queen Esther, who married King Ahasuerus, revealed herself to be Jewish and thus, King Ahasuerus decides to reverse Haman’s decree. Instead of the Jews being killed, Haman, his sons, and other enemies are killed.

Purim is the Hebrew word for "lots." Today, we celebrate our salvation from Haman by reading the Megillah, dressing up in costumes/masks, eating Hamantashen (triangular pastries), and giving Mishloach Manot gifts. During the reading of the Megillah, we also make noise and spin groggers when Haman's name is said to show our opposition to him and "mask" his name.

Purim Schedule

This year's Purim Shpiel, Shrek in Shushan, will be performed by members of BAUSY and presented on the big screen at B'nai Amoona. We are offering two "in-person" showings of this delightful play.

SUNDAY, MARCH 13:
9:00 - 10:30 AM: MKLC Classes
10:30 AM: Gather in the Main Sanctuary to preview Shrek in Shushan
AFTER SHOW: Pizza Pick-up for those who ordered

EREV PURIM, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16:
5:30 PM: Pre-Purim Dinner and activities in the Weissman Simchah Center (Banquet Hall)
6:15 PM: Screening of Shrek in Shushan in the Guller Chapel, Meet-n-Greet with the characters for autographs and photos, trivia game, costume parade/contest, and Mitzvah project
6:15 PM: Evening Minyan in the Main Sanctuary with full Megillah reading
--In-Person, Facebook Live, BA Livestream Page, Zoom  

PURIM, THURSDAY, MARCH 17
7:00 AM: Minyan, full Megillah reading, and festive Purim Seudah to follow
--In-Person, Facebook Live, BA Livestream Page, Zoom
9:30 AM: LRECC Purim Celebration

***Dinner Menu for Wednesday: Adults: falafel wrap with chips, fruit, a beverage, and a Hamentaschen. Child: cheese quesadilla with chips, fruit, a beverage and a Hamentashen.

Please don't forget to perform the special Purim Mitzvah of Matanot Le'Evyonim, gifts to those in need, special Tzedakah boxes will be available during Purim for your convenience.

Wed, April 30 2025 2 Iyyar 5785