purim in a nutshell
The festival of Purim commemorates the salvation of the Jewish people in ancient Persia from Haman’s plot “to destroy, kill and annihilate all the Jews, young and old, infants and women, in a single day.” It is celebrated with Megillah readings, gifts of food, charity, feasting, and merriment.
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Celebrating Purim with Chabad
Purim has 4 special mitzvos through which we celebrate this special holiday, join the Chabad of Stamford community for some or all of these mitzvot!
The 4 Mitzvot are:
Hear the Megillah the eve and day of Purim
Give gifts of food to a friend
ROUND THE CLOCK MEGILLAH READING
Wednesday, March 16- Thursday, March 17
Megillah readings happening round the clock at Chabad! Check out our Megillah reading times below. And if you're homebound, just email us at admin@stamfordchabad.org so we can send someone over to read Megillah to you!
Wednesday -Purim Eve
7:15, 8:15, 9:15
Thursday -Purim Day
8 am, 10 am, 12 pm, 5:15pm, 6:50pm
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CHABAD`S ANNUAL PURIM BASH
Wednesday, March 16 at 7:15pm
Megillah reading followed by Purim festivities for the entire family! Entertainment, music, food and more! Music and dancing, dress up and get a prize, and special kids Megillah reading with interactive additions!
PURIM IN THE WILD WEST!
Thursday, March 17 at 5:00PM
PURIM IN THE WILD WEST. Thursday, March 17th at 5:00pm. Join Chabad for an authentic Texan BBQ (catered by "The Wandering Que")L'Chaim • Music • Dancing • Kids' Entertainment •. From 5:00pm at Chabad.
SHALACH MANOS
Purim is coming! Got Shalach Manot? We do!
Buy Shaloch Manos, and Purim cards to gift to family and friends.
Deluxe baskets, Kids Shalach Manos and Cards available.
CHABAD OF STAMFORD`S ANNUAL PURIM PROJECT
It is a special Mitzvah to give gifts of food to friends, traditionally known as Mishloach Manot or Shalach Manos. For the 19th year, Chabad of Stamford and Gan Yeladim will be sharing our Shalach Manos Purim Project with the community.
This year 1000 homes in Stamford will receive a very special package for Purim Day. BE A PART OT IT!
The purpose of Shalach Manos is friendship and connection - something we all need at this time! You select families from our member list that you would like to send a Shalach Manos Package and your name and personal greeting will be added on the greeting card that accompanies the gift. You can also choose from the option to pick up your Shalach Manos Gift and/or those of your friends and neighbors to spread the joy and unity in among your community
For more information please email programs@stamfordchabad.org
MATANOT L`EVYONIM
One of the Mitzvot of Purim is to give money to those in need. Chabad distributes funds on Purim Day locally and in Israel – participate in this special Mitzvah.
Pre Purim Events
FAMILY HAMANTASHEN BAKE-OFF
Sunday, March 6, Time: 10:00-11:00am.
Get into the holiday spirit with a Hamantashen Bake fest! Put on your aprons, take out those rolling pins and bake some of the most delicious Hamantashen you’ve ever tasted! Learn the techniques and skills for making hamantashen. Fill with chocolate, jelly, poppy seeds and more! PLUS tons of toppings!
SHALACH MANOS PACKING PARTY
March 7&8
Come and pack Shalach Manos sent to friends all over Stamford! March 7 from 7:30pm and March 8 from 9:00am.
CTEEN SHALACH MANOS PACKING
March 8 -7:00pm-9:00pm
Join fellow teens as we help to pack Shalach Manot to send all over Stamford for Purim.
