Shalom Friends!
The wonderful, colorful and joyful holiday of Purim is almost here and we have created many ways to celebrate this year! The holiday of Purim celebrates the triumph of the Jewish community in Persia over the evil, destructive plotting of Haman (boo!). And we celebrate and commemorate this victory through four mitzvot or commandments.
- We read the megillah - the Book of Esther. We tell our story, reminding ourselves and every generation of our survival and triumph.
- We give to those in need - an opportunity to help others find joy in this season and help others to thrive as we have.
- We give and receive gifts from friends, to join together in celebration - to increase our joy!
- We enjoy a festive meal - to continue the celebration of our survival and offer gratitude for all we have.
Below, you will find all of the Purim opportunities to fulfill these mitzvot, to be together and to celebrate this joyous holiday. We look forward to celebrating, joining in gratitude and being together with all of you.
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Megillah Reading: March 16 @ 7 pm |
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Join us on March 16th at 7 PM as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary and Purim with our 2022 Purim shpiel, STEP BACK IN TIME - A Purim Shpiel 50 Years in the Making written by Rabbi Lisa Edwards and Marc Breindel, followed by the reading of the Megillah by your fellow BCC members. (If you would like to be one of those readers, please be in touch with Rabbi Jillian - [email protected].)
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Matanot La’evyonim: Give to those in need |
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We are continuing our partnership with HIAS and Temple Beth Am as they sponsor an Afghan refugee family.
You can give online at www.tbala.org/donate - Where it says "I am making this donation", click "Other" and write "Welcome Circle Fund." Or put Attn: Esti Saul in the mailing address (1039 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035) if you’re sending a check. In the Memo Line on the check write "Welcome Circle Fund."
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Purim Tree Planting
Join the office of Councilmember Kevin de León, the Breed Street Shul Project, and others on Sunday, March 13 at 9:30 am to plant 50 trees in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of LA as we continue to celebrate BCC’s 50th anniversary. Click here to adopt a tree for $36/tree. Click below to register for the tree planting event in front of the Breed Street Shul (247 N Breed St, Los Angeles, CA 90033.)
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In light of the war in Ukraine, we are also planning to donate the funds we raise from our festive meal restaurant partnerships (see below) to the World Central Kitchen (WCK), an organization that feeds refugees and residents in crisis and war zones. Click here to see what they are doing to help in Ukraine and check out their Instagram where you can see their impact.
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Mishloach Manot: Offer gifts to friends |
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Hamantaschen Making Tutorial
Join Cantor Juval on zoom on March 13 at 4 PM for a hamantaschen lesson! If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to make these tasty triangle Purim treats - this is the time!
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This year, we are partnering with LA restaurant, Lemonade, to help you create your very own festive Purim meal! Click on the link below to order from Lemonade, on Thursday, March 17th between 11 am and 8 pm and a percentage of the cost will return to BCC. As mentioned above, we will be donating everything we receive to the World Central Kitchen to help the crisis in Ukraine.
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Lemonade: 9001 Beverly Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90048
(Please register by 3/14 if you intend to participate.)
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Ohr Chayim + Teen Track: PURIMFEST
Saturday, March 12, 10 am
Get ready for Purim with BCC's youth and their families! Show off your favorite costumes and join us for Purim songs, crafts, PJ Library storytime, a tzedakah project planned by our very own Ohr Chayim Religious School students, and more. Whether your favorite part of Purim is noshing on Hamantaschen, making the coolest mask, or booing Haman and cheering Esther, PurimFEST will get you into the festive spirit of our silliest Jewish holiday!
This event is free and open to anyone ages 2-18 and their families, with a suggested donation of $10 per non-member family. Register by March 10 so we can make sure we have enough supplies for everyone. For more information, contact Rae Antonoff Portnoy, Director of Education: [email protected].
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6090 West Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90035
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