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Dear Friend,
Purim is here, and there is so much to do. Here's all you need to know.
Thursday, Fast of Esther, February 21 Pre-Purim fast day, a day of prayer, commemorating the fasting that the Jews did, before Esther risked her life to save her people. We also give Machatzit Hashekel (Half-Shekel) today.
Fast times: 5:21am - 6:06pm
This year we have a Shabos between the fast and Purim.
Shabbos, February 23
6:22pm: Shabbos ends
6:45pm: Evening Services & Havdalla
7:00pm: Megilla Reading. A brand new animated comic slideshow will accompany the reading.
@ Chabad Jewish Center
Sunday, Purim, February 24
There are four special Mitzvos for this day: 1) Hear the megilla, 2) share gifts of food, 3) give charity, and 4) enjoy a special Purim feast. (Click here for the Purim mega-site ).
We will have a Megilla Reading at 7:30am @ Chabad.
Join us for a spectacular Purim in the Wild West Celebration, (Megilla Reading at 4:30pm, followed by a Wild West Party) at the Clarion Inn, 815 Route 37 West, Toms River. Click here for more info, click here to RSVP.
If you would like to be a sponsor of the Wild West Purim (just $180), click the RSVP page or contact [email protected]. We are also looking for volunteers to help set up before the event.
You can also RSVP on Facebook, just click on the link, and you can register, share with others, or write a nice message on the wall.
Wishing you a very Happy Purim,
Rabbi Moshe & Chanie Gourarie
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