Purim 5779

Shabbat Zakhor
​Sat, March 16
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During the Torah service, there is a special Maftir (Deut 25:17-19) that reminds us to erase the memory of Amalek, the embodiment of evil in the world.  After the Haftara, we read part of special poem by Rabbi Yehuda HaLevi called Mi Khamokha, which describes the story of Esther in gorgeous poetic Hebrew.   Liked it?  We will recite all 83 stanzas in full before Minha!
Kahal is very grateful to the Kelly family,
​whose support of the carnival is essential to it happening!
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Ta'anit Esther
Fast of Esther
Wed, 03/20 – 5:42 AM to 7:43 PM

Shaharit will start at 6:05 AM, and includes special Selihot with a poetic inversion of the Hallel service. Minha will be at 6:15 PM, and includes birkat kohanim.

Mahatsit HaShekel:  A gift of a minimum of three half dollars to the poor in commemoration of the communal gifts that supported the Holy Temple. On the Fast, we will have a collection basket and ceremonial half dollars. 
Purim video class with Rabbi Melhado
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