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Purim with Mekor
Mekor Purim Schedule
and Information about Purim Mitzvot
updated as of 3/17/22
Mekor Purim Schedule
Purim Classes at shul with Rabbi Hirsch
Class will also be available via Zoom audio; access info TBA.
~ Is Zoom Purim the new norm? Tuesday, March 8, 6:30pm.
Rabbi Hirsch will discuss the halachot of virtual Megillah reading.
RSVP by Monday, March 7.
~ Where is Moses in the Torah? Monday March 14, 6:30 pm
Moses' intriguing role in the Purim story.
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Mekor Mishloach Manot: sign-up deadline, Monday, March 7
Use this form to sign-up.
Mekor Shabbat Across the City (following Purim): sign-up deadline, Friday, March 11
Use this form to sign-up.
Shabbat Zachor, March 12
9:30 am Morning services, followed by kiddush/Bagel Brunch
Zachor readings:
10:15 am (approximately) during minyan
11:45 am (approximately) following kiddush
5:30 pm Mincha/3rd meal/Ma'ariv (RSVP required by noon Friday)
Wednesday, March 16 Ta'anit Esther
5:58 am Fast begins
6:45 am Morning Services (RSVP required by Noon on Tuesday)
7:38 pm Fast ends
Wednesday, March 16 Purim Evening
Note: Megillah Reading will also be available via Zoom audio; access info TBA.
6:30 pm Mincha (RSVP required by Noon on Wednesday)
7:15 pm Ma'ariv , followed by
Megillah Reading (RSVP required by Noon on Wednesday), followed by
PURIM PARTY (RSVP required by Noon on Tuesday)
Mekor's annual Purim party is back again! Join us for a fun-filled costume party, with pizza, hamantaschen, and performance by our shul band, Moments of Wrong! Suggested donation $5 pp.
Thursday, March 17 Purim Day
7:00 am Morning Services
7:20 am Megillah Reading (approximate time) (RSVP required by Noon on Tuesday); light refreshments provided Note: This Megillah Reading will also be available via Zoom audio.
9:00 AM 2nd Megillah Reading (RSVP required by Noon on Wednesday)
5:30 - 7:30 pm PURIM BLOCK PARTY hosted by Mekor, BZBI & Moishe House! Email the shul for location.
Featuring a Family Dance Party with Dr. Dani Dancepants; games; raffle; music; a costume contest for adults, kids, & pets; and hamantaschen!
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Purim Mitzvot
Please email Rabbi Hirsch if you have questions about these mitzvot.
Purim Donation Mitzvot through Mekor
~ Machatzit Hashekel -- you may make these donations to the shul anytime before Purim by using this donation link to our website. 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 Tuesday, March 15.
Mekor Habracha will once again create a special fund to 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 to our website. Please include a note indicating "Purim fund- Matanot L'evyonim".
Mitzvot on Purim Day
~ 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.
7:00 am Morning Services
7:20 am Megillah Reading (approximate time) (RSVP required by Noon on Tuesday); light refreshments provided Note: This Megillah Reading will also be available via Zoom audio.
9:00 AM 2nd Megillah Reading (RSVP required by Noon on Wednesday)
5:30 - 7:30 pm PURIM BLOCK PARTY hosted by Mekor, BZBI & Moishe House! Email the shul for location.
Featuring a Family Dance Party with Dr. Dani Dancepants; games; raffle; music; a costume contest for adults, kids, & pets; and hamantaschen!
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Purim Mitzvot
Please email Rabbi Hirsch if you have questions about these mitzvot.
Purim Donation Mitzvot through Mekor
~ Machatzit Hashekel -- you may make these donations to the shul anytime before Purim by using this donation link to our website. 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 Tuesday, March 15.
Mekor Habracha will once again create a special fund to 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 to our website. Please include a note indicating "Purim fund- Matanot L'evyonim".
Mitzvot on Purim Day
~ 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!
