Purim celebrates the biblical story of Esther, set in Persia more than 2400 years ago and still very contemporary!
We celebrate in four ways: by hearing the story, bringing gifts of food to each other, helping people in need, and feasting together dressed in costume! Below are opportunities to participate in all four Mitzvot!
Order by
Monday, March 18
Send a Purim gift of food to fellow congregants and friends! All proceeds benefit education and programs at TBA.
Sunday, March 24
10:00 am – 11:00 am
(before Carnival)
Join the community in listening to Megillah reading and watching a Purim Spiel, and sing with us at a Purim Singalong!
Sunday, March 24
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Enjoy a festive meal with the community during the carnival portion of the celebration.
We are partnering with
the Nashua Soup Kitchen and Shelter this year. You can donate online (see link below and add “Purim” in the comment box), bring donations of non-perishable food items to Temple, and/or help us pack food items during the community event on Sunday March 24.
Saturday 3/23/24 at 8:00 pm: Evening Minyan, Havdalah, and Full Megillah Reading (at TBA)
Join our Purim celebration! Click here or on the image to register.
Click on the image or here for a playlist of short Purim-related video teachings from Rabbi Jon!
Sermon of Rabbi Jon’s about the book of Esther as a paradigm for an uncertain world.
“Getting Out of Our Masks”
Rabbi Jon’s sermon about the masks we wear in our lives, with a big assist from young adult TBA member Max Friedman!
Introducing Adar Conversations: Esther-Informed Spiritual Therapy For 5784
Introducing Adar Conversations, a series about themes of the Jewish festival of Purim and the Megillah, the biblical story of Esther.
Click here for an amazing collection of more than 30 videos, each offering a unique perspective on The Book of Esther.
Dr. Michal Guvrin: “Seriously Laughing to Death: Couples’ Games and Masks in the Book of Esther”
Hamantaschen are only some of the options for festive Purim foods! Click on the image to see ideas for a variety of Purim treats, including but not limited to hamantaschen!
