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Purim with Mekor
Mekor Purim Schedule
and Information about Purim Mitzvot
updated as of 2/23/23
Purim Donations through Mekor
Machatzit Hashekel - you may make these donations to the shul anytime before Purim by using this donation link.
The suggested amount is $18. Please include a note with your donation indicating "Machatzit Hashekel".
Matanot L'evyonim
Donations through the shul must be received by Sunday, March 5.
Mekor's special fund will help our community fulfill the mitzvah of Matanot L'evyonim on Purim. Funds will be distributed on Purim day to the needy, both in Philadelphia and in Israel.
Please email the shul with your pledge and also indicate if you specifically want your donation to be made in Philadelphia and/or Israel. Donations may be made by using this donation link. Please include a note indicating "Purim fund- Matanot L'evyonim".
Mekor Services & Festivities
Shabbat Zachor, March 4
9:30 am Morning services, followed by a Hot Kiddush
Zachor readings:
10:15 am (approximately) during minyan
11:45 am (approximately) following kiddush
12:20 pm Mincha
6:25 pm Ma'ariv (If we have a minyan commitment by Mincha)
Monday, March 6 - Ta'anit Esther
5:14 am Fast begins
6:45 am Morning Services (RSVP appreciated)
6:28 pm Fast ends
Monday, March 6 - Purim Evening
The reading will also be available via audio Zoom; ask for access info when you RSVP.
5:30 pm Mincha (RSVP appreciated)
6:15 pm Ma'ariv, followed by Megillah Reading (RSVP appreciated) & Women's Megillah Reading, followed by
PURIM PARTY
Mekor will host another fun-filled Purim costume party this year, with pizza, hamantaschen, and performance by our shul band, Moments of Wrong!
Suggested donation $5 pp.
Thank you to Sunnie Epstein & Ken Rosenstein for providing our desserts!
Thank you to Marla and Adam Mayer for sponsoring the PIZZA in honor of OLLIE'S 2nd Birthday! Happy Birthday Ollie!
We are seeking additional sponsors to help feed the crowd expected, so please email the shul if you would like to help.
Tuesday, March 7 - Purim Day
The readings will also be available via audio Zoom; ask for access info when you RSVP.
7:00 am Morning Services
7:30 am PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE - Megillah Reading (approximate time) (RSVP appreciated), followed by light refreshments
Mitzvot on Purim Day
Please email Rabbi Hirsch if you have questions about these mitzvot.
~ Matanot L'evyonim -- If you have not given through the shul, your donations elsewhere must be given on Purim day in order to fulfill the mitzvah.
~ Mishloach Manot must be delivered on Purim day in order to fulfill the mitzvah.
~ Listening to Megillah Reading must take place on Purim day.
~ Festive Meal must take place on Purim day.
Best wishes for a joyous Purim!
