Dear jkidphilly families,
Which came first, the Purim carnival or Mardi Gras? While Purim came hundreds of years before the celebration of Mardi Gras, both evolved from elements of “Carnival” from around the sixth century and included masks, disguises, and skits of social commentary.
The Hebrew word Purim (pronounced “pu–reem”) means “lots” or “lottery,” from the story of the dastardly Haman, who couldn’t quite decide when to do his evil deeds and held a lottery to help him make the decision.
Purim carnivals usually feature games of chance as a way to revel in triumph over Haman’s evil plot to destroy the Jews of ancient Persia.
Take a chance at one of jkidphilly’s many Purim carnivals this weekend. If music is more your style, check out Andi Joseph in Chester Springs or Roots with Ruark in Newtown. For Jewish Arts and Crafts look here. If you are looking for a great adult discussion for interfaith couples in West Chester (childcare provided) look here.
No matter which neighborhood you are in, you and your family are sure to be winners at any one of these events!
Chag Sameach – Happy Purim!
Lisa and the jkidphilly team
P.S. Two of our programs are actually on Purim! Erev Purim (the evening before Purim) you can go to a Potluck dinner and Megillah Reading in Penn Valley and on Purim day, try this fun Hamantasch Bake and Treasure Hunt in Doylestown!
Little Cooks with Books
Friday, March 6 – 10:30am
Makom Community
2013 Sansom St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103 (Center City)
Register or contact Ana
Sensory-Friendly Purim with Celebrations! at Mishkan Shalom
Friday, March 6 – 5:00pm
Mishkan Shalom
4101 Freeland Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19128
Register or contact Gabby
Shir-A-Mini – Music & Movement Series
Sunday, March 8 – 9:15am
Shir Ami
101 Richboro Road
Newtown, PA 18940
Register or contact Bari
MLRT Purim Carnival
Sunday, March 8 – 10:00am
Main Line Reform Temple
410 Montgomery Ave.
Wynnewood, PA
Register or contact Maddy
Purim at NEST!
Sunday, March 8 – 10:30am
NEST Center City
1301 Locust St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107 (Center City)
Register or contact Ana
BTBJ Purim Carnival
Sunday, March 8 – 11:00am
Beth Tikvah-B’Nai Jeshurun (BTBJ)
1001 Paper Mill Rd.
Glenside, PA 19038
Register or contact Donna
Kaiserman JCC Purim Carnival Hamantaschen
Sunday, March 8 – 11:00am
Kaiserman JCC
45 Haverford Rd.
Wynnewood, PA 19096
Register or contact Cindy
Beth Am Israel-Do It Jewish — Arts and Crafts
Sunday, March 8 – 11:00am
Beth Am Israel
1301 Hagys Ford Road
Penn Valley, PA 19072
Register or contact Sarah
OYR Community Purim Carnival
Sunday, March 8 – 11:00am
Keneseth Israel
8339 Old York Rd.
Elkins Park, PA 19027
Register or contact Robyn
Opening Doors to Parenting–Unlocking Bedtime, Shabbat, and Passover/Easter
Sunday, March 8 – 3:00pm
Kesher Israel Congregation
1000 Pottstown Pike
West Chester, PA 19380
Register or contact Robyn H.
Shabbat Dinner-Chatter Splatter
Friday, March 13 – 5:30pm
Chatter Splatter
1030 Conshohocken State Rd.
Conshohocken, PA 19428
Register or contact Andrea
Tot Shabbat at Congregation Beth Israel
Friday, March 13 – 5:45pm
Congregation Beth Israel
542 S. New Middletown Rd.
Media, PA 19063
Register or contact Adva
Sensory-Friendly Passover with Celebrations at Ohev Shalom of Bucks County
Saturday, March 14 – 10:30am
Ohev Shalom of Bucks County
944 2nd St Pike
Richboro, PA 18954
Register or contact Gabby
Family Fun Shabbat
Saturday, March 14 – 11:00am
Congregation Beth Israel
542 S. New Middletown Road
Media, PA 19063
Register or contact Stephanie
Gaga, Games and Havdallah!
Saturday, March 14 – 4:00pm
Main Line Reform Temple
410 Montgomery Ave.
Wynnewood, PA 19096
Register or contact Maddy
Opening Doors to Parenting–Unlocking Bedtime, Shabbat, and Passover/Easter
Sunday, March 15 – 3:00pm
Kesher Israel Congregation
1000 Pottstown Pike
West Chester, PA 19380
Register or contact Robyn H.
